Bigfoot to Mothman

A Global Encyclopedia of Legendary Beasts and Monsters

Margo DeMello

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Bloomsbury Academic
22 February 2024

Reference works; Animals & society; Popular beliefs & controversial knowledge; Monsters & legendary beings

This one-volume encyclopedia introduces readers to the world's cryptids—those hidden or secret animals believed to exist at the margins of human society—including Bigfoot, Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Mothman.

Comprehensive in its scope, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to know more about well-known creatures of myth and legend, such as the Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil, and discover lesser-known animals, such as the Bunyip of Australia and the Mamlambo of South Africa. Rather than purport to prove or deny the existence of these creatures, however, this volume classifies them within their respective cultural, historical, and social contexts, allowing readers to appreciate cryptids as cultural artifacts important to societies around the globe. Finally, this book goes beyond the study of the unknown to investigate who believes in cryptids, why they do, and why the study of cryptozoology is as much about understanding cryptids as it is about understanding ourselves.

By: Margo DeMello
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781440877254
ISBN 10: 1440877254
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 22 February 2024
Recommended Age: From 7 to 17 years
Audience: College/higher education , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Primary , Children's (6-12)
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margo DeMello is assistant professor in the anthrozoology program at Carroll College in Helena, MT, USA.

Reviews for Bigfoot to Mothman: A Global Encyclopedia of Legendary Beasts and Monsters

There is a lot to like in this book; as a reference work it is extremely thorough and it has many useful lists and indices, including a full bibliography … An excellent guide to cryptids for those with either a casual or a keen interest in the field. It provides a wealth of material and suggestions for follow-up reading and information. I enjoyed discovering cryptids I’d not heard of previously and many of DeMello’s theories on the subject gave me food for thought. * Fortean Times *