"What should you do if you meet a unicorn or a phoenix? Where would you look if you want to see a griffin or a hippogriff? How do you defend yourself if a minotaur or harpy attacks you? These mythical beasts may not be real, but what if they were? This handy field guide gives you everything you need to understand these fantastic creatures of the imagination"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

A world of mythical beasts -- Griffins -- Harpies -- Phoenixes -- Pegasi -- Unicorns -- Minotaurs -- Chimeras -- Gorgons -- Cerberus -- Sea serpents -- Kraken -- Legends around the world -- Test your knowledge.