Medieval Society Myth and Legends

The World of King Arthur

By Christopher A. Snyder

Drawing on medieval texts and archaeological discoveries, studies the Arthurian legend and its impact, and traces the development of Arthurian legends in medieval European myth.

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Giants Monsters and Dragons

By Carol Rose

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that describe the imaginary creatures found in legends, religions, folklore, oral history, and theologies around the world.

The Dictionary of Imaginary Places

By Alberto Manguel

Describes and visualizes over 1,200 magical lands found in literature and film, discussing such exotic realms as Atlantis, Tolkien's Middle Earth, and Oz.