This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's
cryptids—those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the
margins of human society—including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness
Monster, and the Mothman. Comprehensive in its scope, this book is
a valuable resource for anyone who wants to know more about
well-known creatures of myth and legend, such as the Chupacabra and
the Jersey Devil, and discover lesser-known animals, such as the
Bunyip of Australia and the Mamlambo of South Africa. Rather than
purport to prove or deny the existence of these creatures, however,
this volume classifies them within their respective cultural,
historical, and social contexts, allowing readers to appreciate
cryptids as cultural artifacts important to societies around the
globe. Finally, this book goes beyond the study of the unknown to
investigate who believes in cryptids, why they do, and why the
study of cryptozoology is as much about understanding cryptids as
it is about understanding ourselves.
General
Imprint: |
Greenwood Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2024 |
Authors: |
Margo DeMello
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Dimensions: |
254 x 178mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
368 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4408-7725-4 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4408-7725-4 |
Barcode: |
9781440877254 |
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