The Little Encyclopedia of Mythical Horses
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Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in...
Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 50 mythical horses from around the world, including:
- Bai Long Ma, part dragon and part horse, of the Chinese classic Journey to the West
- Balius and Xanthus, Achilles's horses who fought in the Trojan War
- Pegasus, a winged stallion and child of the Greek god Poseidon
- Sleipnir, a war horse belonging to great Norse god Odin
Published By Running Press Adult
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 144
Publication Date 02/06/2024
ISBN 9780762484898
Dimensions 5.15 inches x 7.25 inches
“Fans of mythology will find The Little Encyclopedia of Mythical Horses clever and educational—a book to be read over and over again.”—New York Journal of Books