The medieval age is known as much for its bizarre legends as its bloody history. No one devoured this vintage lore more eagerly than the Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould, who compiled most of the stories in his 1869 anthology, Curious Myths. Twelve enchanting tales from that collection are brought up to date for a new audience--complete with introductory essays on their mythological or historical origins. Striking color paintings provide a new visual appreciation for these classics.