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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... University Press , 1953 . Davies , Malcolm , and Jeyaraney Kathirithamby . Greek Insects . New York : Oxford University Press , 1986 . Maeterlinck , Maurice . Life of the Bee . Trans . Alfred Sutro . London : George Allen , 1908 ...
... University Press , 1997 . Avianus . The Fables of Avianus . Trans . David R. Slavitt . Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press , 1993 . Gimbutas , Marija . The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe : Myths and Cult Images . New York : ...
... Press , 1968 . Lawrence , Elizabeth Atwood . Hunting the Wren : Transformation of Bird to Symbol . Knoxville : University of Tennessee Press , 1997 . O'Sullivan , Patrick . Irish Superstitions and Legends of Animals and Birds . Dublin ...
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Ass Mule and Camel | 14 |
Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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