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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... told a story of the war between the clans of Beaver and Porcupine . After Porcupine had stolen Beaver's food , the clan of Beaver placed Porcupine on an island to starve , but the clan of Porcupine rescued their leader when the wa- ter ...
... told of a talking frog that was disenchanted , became a prince , and married a lovely young girl . " Frog Went A - Courting " became one of the most popular of British and American folk songs . It told of a wedding feast of a frog and ...
... told stories from the beginning of the world , showing their great age . Finally , Anansi told them that he himself was the oldest . He was created be- fore the earth and had nothing to stand on . When his father died , there was no ...
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Ass Mule and Camel | 14 |
Bat | 21 |
Beaver Porcupine Badger | 29 |
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