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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... especially about Blondie during Hitler's final days . Did he really risk his life to walk her every day in spite of bombs ? How did Hitler take his final leave of Blondie and her pups ? Did he personally administer cyanide to her , or ...
... especially those from the British Isles , is full of superstitions about seagulls and related birds . Three gulls flying overhead together are an omen of death . To kill an albatross or gull brings bad luck , and the fisherman should im ...
... especially the deadliness of their poisons . Ovid traced the origin of spiders to the story of Arachne , a young girl who was so skilled at spinning and weaving that even the nymphs gazed on her with wonder . She had boasted that her ...
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Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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