A Wizard's Bestiary: A Menagerie of Myth, Magic, and Mystery
by Oberon Zell-Ravenheart and Ash DeKirk is a comprehensive encyclopedic guide to over 1,000 legendary creatures from global folklore and myth. First published in 2007, it was expanded in 2022 into a second edition featuring new graphics and a chapter on "Mighty Mammals". Core Features and Structure A Wizard's Bestiary: A Menagerie of Myth, Magic...
: An alphabetical glossary covering creatures from "Aatxe" to "Zyphoeus". Each entry includes a small illustration and cross-references to related beings. A Wizard's Bestiary: A Menagerie of Myth, Magic,
The book is divided into two primary segments that blend historical lore with cryptozoological research: : The creatures are further organized into functional
: Detailed explorations of specific legendary entities like the Sea Serpent and the Man-Eating Tree of Madagascar. This section often attempts to identify the real-life origins of myths, such as linking the Kraken to the giant squid.
: The creatures are further organized into functional groups: Creepers and Walkers Swimmers and Flyers Demi-Humans and Animate Plants