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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... culture of the Indians inhabiting the Great Plains . " Even after millennia of domestication , cattle have not entirely lost their numinous quality . Those who are associated with cattle seem to gain some of their power and virility ...
... culture , in which the ways of many nations have always blended . Because they seem to have such an affinity for human beings , dolphins have often been carefully watched by sailors , who use their motions to forecast weather and ...
... culture since prehistoric times . Even today , animals wield symbolic powers as varied as the cultures that embrace them . From ants and elephants to tigers and wrens , the over 50 conversational entries in this volume weave together a ...
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Ass Mule and Camel | 14 |
Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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