In December 1495 the Tiber River flooded the city of Rome causing extensive drowning and destruction. When the water finally receded, a rumor began to circulate

An important contribution to the growing interdisciplinary field of monster studies

A supposed school notebook features pictures and descriptions of a variety of monsters, including the Teumessian Fox (who was turned to stone by Zeus), Echidna

In December 1495 the Tiber River flooded the city of Rome causing extensive drowning and destruction. When the water finally receded, a rumor began to circulate

Introduces monsters from Greek and Roman mythology, such as the basilisk and the phoenix, and includes a "monster quiz" and pronunciation guide.