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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... symbol in political car- toons . The metaphor may have been first intended as an insult , but the Democrats certainly didn't mind . In fact , they adopted the symbol officially in 1874. Perhaps they realized that the symbolism of the ...
... symbol of a vanishing wilderness in the American South . As long as he is there , the land remains wild and strangers do not dare to intrude . The hero of the tale is a boy who is learning to be an accomplished woodsman , an occupation ...
... symbol of perseverance , and it is used especially to signify the scholar who studies hard to pass his or her examinations . According to ancient legends of China , a carp on reaching its destination would become a dragon . Because it ...
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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 |