bestiary

Either a medieval compendium of animals, sometimes assigning a moral lesson to each or, in other contexts, the general study of animals in a medieval setting.

"He was a master bestiarist, that is to say he was an expert in the field of bestiary."

bestiary by Mushiking42 July 1, 2024

Beastiary 

A book usually containing mythical creatures and information about them. Mostly used in olden times (when people thought dragons existed). It could have gryphons, dragons, manticores, unicorns, pegasus, sea monsters, and much more. It could also be a document of non-mythical creatures such as foxes, deer, wolves, hedgehogs, and so on.

Person 1: I'm making beastiary about these cool animals I thought up of.

Person 2: Cool, can i help?

Person 1: Can you draw?

Person 2: Heck I can!

Beastiary by MOSASAURUS IS NOT A DINOSAUR December 14, 2020