This book is a unique collection of portrayals of fabulous creatures from various cultures. It contains many beautiful and rare images of fantastic and legendary beasts such as the unicorn, the griffin and the sphinx. Included from Greek mythology are satyrs and centaurs, the seductive but dangerous sirens and harpies, and horrendous monsters like Chimera and Hydra. Ethiopian winged dragons and the sluggish Catoblepas, Chinese unicorns and lovable Buddhist lions, the elephant-devouring bird Roc from Arabia, the mythical Garuda from India and lesser-known beasts like the Gorgon, the Boas, Orobon, the cockatrice and the basilisk are among the many other fabulous beasts depicted in this book.