Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry

""Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art With Special Reference to Their Use in British Heraldry"" is a book written by John Vinycomb that explores the use of mythical and symbolic creatures in art, specifically in British heraldry. The book delves into the origins and meanings behind various creatures such as dragons, griffins, unicorns, and mermaids, and how they have been used in art and heraldry throughout history. Vinycomb provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of these creatures, as well as their significance in different cultures and religions. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in art history, heraldry, and mythology.1906. Partial Contents: Notes on Animated Beings in Heraldic Art. Celestial Beings. Angels. Cherubim and Seraphim in Heraldry and Scripture. Emblems of the Four Evangelists. Chimerical Creatures of the Dragon and Serpent Kind. Dragon in Christian Art. The Hydra. The Wyvern, Cockatrice, Basilisk, Pegasus, Sphinx, Phoenix, Harpy, Martlet, Lynx, Leopard, Salamander, Ibex. Fictitious Creatures of the Sea: Poseidon, Neptune, Merman, Mermaid, Sirens, Dolphin, Sea Horse. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.