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A Field Guide to Dragons, Trolls, and Other Dangerous Monsters - Colin Ashcroft
Table of Contents
A World of Dangerous Monsters
Red Dragons
White Dragons
Black Dragons
Eastern Dragons
Mountain Giants
Cyclopes
Ettins
Ogres
Cave Trolls
Forest Trolls
Swamp Trolls
Legends Around the World
Test Your Knowledge
Glossary
Read More
Internet Sites
Index
A World of Dangerous Monsters
T
he world is a dangerous place. It’s overflowing with deadly monsters waiting for a chance to attack—and possibly eat—human beings. Giants, trolls, and ogres like to ambush and rob unwitting travelers in the mountains. And dragons enjoy attacking cities and villages to add to their treasure hoards . At least, tales and legends around the world would like us to believe these fantastic monsters and others are real.
But the truth is that dragons, trolls, and other dangerous monsters live only in people’s imaginations. People have been telling stories about them for hundreds of years. Today these awe-inspiring monsters are more popular than ever. They show up in everything from books and movies to roleplaying games, video games, TV shows, and more. Why do these monsters keep showing up in our stories? Perhaps it’s because we wish they were real. They offer us a sense of excitement and