In existence since pre-Christian writings, popularized bestiaries in the middle ages often contained depictions of animals real and thought to be real with their mystical and symbolic properties. These works were compendiums of beasts, animals, plants and/or minerals. Modern bestiaries are frequently lists of beasts or creatures either fictitious or real, which may range from animals to mythical creatures to aliens. In some usages a modern bestiary may be named a beastiary. Whether from the middle ages or modern times, some are fanciful creations and others are serious works.
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- Wikipedia: Bestiary Encyclopedic definition and introduction of these compendiums from history to modern times, with a list of mediæval bestiaries available.
- Lady Gryphon's Mythical Realm List of fantasy and legendary creatures and races ranging from centaurs to valkyries with corresponding images; message board and links.
- Joel's Informative Crypto Biology Information on a set of mythological or false creatures.
- Elftown: The Creature List Beasts and monsters from fantasy and fiction.
- Mythical and Fantasy Creatures Introduction to traditional beings of folklore, fiction, deities and international creatures.
- Mythical Creatures and Beasts Wiki Traditional historic definitions in international folklore and legend, with a fantasy list emphasizing those that are not historic.