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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... elephants do not ac- tually share . Pliny the Elder spoke for many when he said the elephant was the animal " closest to man as regards intelligence " and added that " the elephant has qualities rarely apparent even in man , namely hon ...
... arena at a festival organized by Pompey , the other elephants tried to break through iron railings . " But when Pompey's elephants had given up hope of escape , THE ELEPHANT , CCORDING to the account of the celebrated 106 Elephant.
... elephant as their king . As the elephant was going to his coronation , the hare lay in his path and pretended to be terribly ill . The elephant did not wish the hare to miss the great event and lifted the little fellow upon his back ...
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The Mythical Zoo: An Encyclopedia of Animals in World Myth, Legend, and ... Boria Sax Преглед исечка - 2001 |