The science of monsters : the origins of the creatures we love to fear /

The science of monsters : the origins of the creatures we love to fear /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kaplan, Matt, 1977-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Scribner, [2013]
Edition:1st Scribner trade pbk. ed.
Subjects:
Monsters > History.
Animals, Mythical > History.
Dangerous animals > Folklore > History.
Animals, Mythical.
Dangerous animals.
Monsters.
Folklore.
History.
Online Access:Contributor biographical information
Publisher description
Table of Contents:
  • Giant animals : Nemean lion, Calydonian boar, Rukh, King Kong
  • Beastly blends : chimera, griffon, cockatrice, Sphinx
  • It came from the earth : Minotaur, Medusa
  • The mysterious fathoms : Charybdis, Leviathan, giant squid, Jaws
  • Of flame and claw : dragons
  • Hauntings : demons, ghosts, spirits
  • Cursed by a bite : vampires, zombies, werewolves
  • The created : The Golem, Frankenstein, HAL 9000, Terminator
  • Terror resurrected : dinosaurs
  • Extraterrestrial threat : aliens.