{"product_id":"codex-bestiarium-emre-doan-9798191703688","title":"Codex Bestiarium: A World Bestiary: 120 Legendary Creatures from 40 Traditions - Beasts, Spirits, and Guardians of World Folklore","description":"Forty traditions. One taxonomy. Discover the creatures, spirits, and guardians of world folklore-classified not by geography, but by function. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCodex Bestiarium is a comprehensive reference guide to 112 legendary creatures from 40 global traditions. Moving beyond standard regional lists, this volume organizes world mythology by function, revealing how different cultures across history framed the same human fears, thresholds, and natural forces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat You Will Find Inside: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- 112 Legendary Creatures from 40 Traditions: From Slavic, Celtic, Norse, and Japanese lore to lesser-known traditions across the globe-brought together in a single, rigorously sourced volume. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Functional Taxonomy: Organized into clear functional categories-The Guardians, The Devourers, The Shape-Changers, The Water-Dwellers, Sky and Storm, and The Restless Dead. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- 112 Fine-Line Illustrations: Striking line art plates designed in the tradition of classic engravings, giving scale and presence to each entry. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Comparative Folklore \u0026amp; Motif Index: Every entry features motif coding and cross-references to open the door for deeper research and comparative analysis. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Built as a Writer's \u0026amp; Worldbuilder's Tool: Includes an extensive tradition index, motif index, kin-image cross-reference table, and pronunciation guide for quick reference at the desk. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImportant Note - What This Book Is (and Isn't): \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Not a Rulebook or Game Supplement: Contains no stat blocks, levels, or game mechanics-though tabletop narrators, writers, and game designers will find it an indispensable source of cliché-free inspiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Not a Storybook: Focuses directly on creature lore, function, and comparative motifs rather than re-telling fairy tales. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A True Reference Volume: Fully cited with complete source attributions and an exhaustive index structure built for long shelf life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a reader of myth, a fantasy writer, a tabletop game master, or a collector of beautifully illustrated reference works, Codex Bestiarium offers a fresh, comparative lens on the beasts and spirits of world folklore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Emre Doğan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798191703688\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 436\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d","brand":"Emre Do\u0026#287;an","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50780316008703,"sku":"9798191703688","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/codex-bestiarium-emre-doan-9798191703688","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}