The Mythical Zoo: An Encyclopedia of Animals in World Myth, Legend, and LiteratureABC-CLIO, 2001 - 298 страница A varied and insightful compendium of animals and the relationships between humans and animals. Emphasizing depth rather than breadth, The Mythical Zoo covers everything from frogs and grasshoppers to dolphins, salmon, rabbits, and tigers. After a masterful overview, there are about 50 entries with references to literature from a variety of cultures and extensive illustrations ranging from medieval prints to cartoons and advertisements. - Fully illustrated with a variety of images from medieval prints to editorial cartoons and advertisements - Weaves together a cross-cultural tapestry encompassing mythology, history, art, science, philosophy, and literature while discussing the special significance of animals in human cultures - Includes relevant quotes from worldwide texts preceding each entry |
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... American tribes . According to the Algonquin , Lenape , Huron , and many other Indians , the beaver first created land , often helped by the muskrat or otter , by dredging up earth from the bottom of the sea . The Blackfoot Indians tell ...
... American myths of Coy- ote have blended in the tales told in the pueblos of Mexico and the American Southwest . Capitalist society always loves tricksters , and Coyote remains very popular today . Some Indians have complained that white ...
... American folklore is the rel- ative contributions to these tales of European , African , and Native American traditions . The aesthetic and cultural debates about the tales are no less vehement . While some critics admire the cleverness ...
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Ass Mule and Camel | 14 |
Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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The Mythical Zoo: An Encyclopedia of Animals in World Myth, Legend, and ... Boria Sax Преглед исечка - 2001 |