Beasts of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Mythical Creatures, From the Sphynx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku, Marchella Ward
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Beasts of the Ancient World: A Kids' Guide to Mythical Creatures, From the Sphynx to the Minotaur, Dragons to Baku

Author: Marchella Ward

Narrator: Gesella Ohaka

Unabridged: 3 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook

Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio

Published: 10/03/2023

Genre: Children & Young Adults Nonfiction - Social Science - Folklore & Mythology

Synopsis

Uncover tales of ancient beasts, in this beautiful anthology of mythologies.

This book introduces children to the thrilling mythological beasts from ancient civilizations. Discover 26 stories accompanied by beautiful, colorful illustrations. Through the incredible storytelling you can learn about fantastic creatures such as the Japanese Baku, which had the power to devour nightmares, the wise Egyptian Sphynx, and the fearsome Minotaur who went head-to-head with Theseus in Greek mythology.

A perfect, global introduction to the most fascinating stories about legendary creatures from ancient history.

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