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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... changed in urban societies . In the Metamorphoses of the Roman poet Ovid , taking the form of an animal was generally a punishment . The maiden Arachne was changed into a spider for being arrogant . Zeus changed King Ly- caon into a ...
... changed the ants in the tree into warriors . These were the Myrmidons , who later fought under Achilles . Ants are a lot like warriors : They march in columns ; they show unbounded courage . No matter how large their foe , they still ...
... changed , until finally he was entirely a wolf . In this form , the neighbor raided the stable , but while he was gone the peas- ant quickly took one stick away . After his predations were finished , the wolf rolled over the sticks once ...
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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 |