Beastary

A bestiary is a reference book or collection that describes various animals, mythical creatures, and sometimes plants or minerals. Historically used by scholars and explorers, it provides scientific details, characteristics, behaviors, and cultural significance of each entry. Bestiaries often blend real biological information with folklore and symbolism, serving as both educational resources and sources of entertainment. They help readers understand the diversity of life and the ways different cultures viewed and mythologized living creatures. In modern times, the term can also refer to fictional compendiums of creatures in stories or games.