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Fabulous creatures, mythical monsters, and animal power symbols; a handbook.(Brief Article)(Book Review)

Article from: Reference & Research Book News Article date: May 1, 2008

9780275994259

Fabulous creatures, mythical monsters, and animal power symbols; a handbook.

Eason, Cassandra.

Greenwood Press

2008

181 pages

$45.00

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