Dragons, Wyverns & Serpents

Dragons, wyverns, and serpents inspire awe and wonder on every page of this riveting collection of myths and legends.

We've all grown up with stories of magical dragons and mythical winged creatures. This thoroughly entertaining collection of stories draws on such tales from all over the world--from ancient Greece, Egypt and fourteenth-century China to France, Estonia, Ireland, Wales and beyond.

Many tales relate stories of bravery and ingenuity against a seemingly indomitable and terrifying creature. There's George and the dragon from England and the famous Norse Myth of Fafnir. Some (but not many!) creatures are benevolent, for example, the sea serpent in the Egyptian Tale of the Shipwrecked Soldier. Each retelling contributes to a fascinating and lively overview of how myriad mythical creatures are represented through time and across the globe.

Dragons, Wyverns and Serpents: Myths and Legends is part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.