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288 pages :

colour illustrations.
Cover: More than 200 heroes, villains, and mythical creatures from around the world.Contents include: Gods and goddesses -- Winged creatures -- Legends of the water -- Mythical creatures -- Heroes, villains, and monsters.
Summary: Discover the amazing myths and legends surrounding gods, goddesses, magical creatures, heroes, and monsters from around the world. Step into the fascinating world of myths with DK’s Myths and Legends Ultimate Handbook and read about fearsome battles between monsters, such as the Hydra and Fafnir the dragon, and the heroes that fought them like Hercules and Sigurd. Find out about the exciting legends of King Arthur and Sun Wukong, and get to know about epics, such as the Mahabharata, Popol Vuh, and a host of tales from around the world.