Bibliograph

Griffins and phoenixes, Kathryn Hinds

Type

Label

Griffins and phoenixes, Kathryn Hinds

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Griffins and phoenixes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

772120243

Responsibility statement

Kathryn Hinds

Series statement

Creatures of fantasy

Summary

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of griffins and phoenixes, including the hippogriff, monster birds of the Middle East (rukh, Simorgh, anqa), the giant condor, and the Thunder Birds of the Americas"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Griffins: ancient guardians -- Later griffins and griffin kin -- Monster birds of the middle east -- The death-defying phoenix -- The Chinese phoenix and others -- Danger from above -- Thunder birds

Target audience

juvenile

Classification