Bibliograph

Sphinxes and centaurs, by Kathryn Hinds

Type

Label

Sphinxes and centaurs, by Kathryn Hinds

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 58-62) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Sphinxes and centaurs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

772120255

Responsibility statement

by Kathryn Hinds

Series statement

Creatures of fantasy

Summary

"Explores the mythical and historical backgrounds of sphinxes and centaurs, including the Buraq of Islamic tradition, the Great Sphinx of ancient Egypt, man-animals of Mesopotamia, and the Gandharvas of India"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Combination creatures -- Egyptian sphinx -- Man-animals of Mesopotamia -- Greek Sphinx -- Centaurs -- Famous and the infamous -- Satyrs, fauns, and others -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Sphinxes & centaurs

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