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Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami
By John Montroll
Published: 1996 by Dover
Pages: 120
Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 0486289710
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| Skill Level : | From intermediate to complex |
|---|---|
| Clear diagrams? | Yes |
| Tinted diagrams (to show 2 sides of paper)? | Yes |
| Photos of completed models? | No |
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Is there indication to the model size resulting from size of starting paper? |
No |
| Are the models "Pure" origami (From square - no cuts)? | Yes |
Overall Impression
One of my favorite Montroll books, this book contains
models based on one of the favorite amongst origami folders: mythological creatures.
Along with the more "common" mythological beings, like the dragon and sea-serpent, there are also more "exotic"
subjects, such as the chimera, Cerberus, and a 3 headed dragon! With every one comes a description about the
creature.
Also included, are 11 "real life" animals (plus a Chinese Dragon)
representing the 12 years of the Chinese Zodiac. For every one of those
models, full information about the beliefs associated with those born
in the year of this animal are noted, as well as the Chinese and Japanese
writing and pronunciation of the animal's name.
This book has more complex models than in most of Montroll's books, so I wouldn't recommend it for beginners.
The Models
| Model | Notes | Photo (Click for a larger image) |
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| Diamond |
The 4 playing card suits. The models are not to scale, and a scale is not given. |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
| Heart |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Spade |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Club |
 Folded by Christian Weinert |
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| Rat |
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| Ox |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Tiger |
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| Rabbit |
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| Chinese Dragon |
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| Snake |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Horse |
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| Ram |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Monkey |
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| Rooster |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Dog |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Boar |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Sea Serpent |
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| Unicorn |
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| Centaur |
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| Griffin |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Pegasus |
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| Cerberus |
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| Wyvern |
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| Western Dragon |
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| Chimera |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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| Three headed Dragon |
 Folded by Eileen Tan |
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