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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... Saint Roch , who is invoked for protection against diseases , was also depicted with a dog . The holy man worked with victims of bubonic plague . One day , however , he himself was stricken , and sores appeared on his body . Saint Roch ...
... Saint Eustace , about whom very similar tales are told . The anchorite Saint Giles once sheltered a deer from one of King Charlemagne's hunting par- ties , and an arrow intended for the stag hit the saint instead . In gratitude , the ...
... Saint , 142 Eve . See Adam and Eve Evolution , xviii , 12–13 The Fable of the Bees , 40 The Fable of the Fox , xvi , 117 The Fables of Bidpai . See Panchatantra Fafnir , 158 " Faithful John , " 162 " The Falcon , " 112-113 Falcons , xiv ...
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Ass Mule and Camel | 14 |
Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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