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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... legend such as the Arabian Roc and the Persian Simorgh . In Christianity , the eagle became the symbol of Saint John the Evangelist and is always depicted on the ground by his side . Accord- ing to The Golden Legend , written by Jacobus ...
... legend no . 382 ) . In northern Europe , a stork flying over a house has traditionally been an omen that an infant will be born there soon . The idea that storks bring babies goes back very far but was popularized by a story entitled ...
... legend says that when Christ was hiding from his pursuers , sparrows betrayed him by their chirping . A similar legend says that when Christ was on the Cross , the swallows tried to prevent his ene- mies from inflicting further torment ...
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Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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