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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... usually considered winged mice . After looking carefully at their anatomy , Linnaeus decided that bats were really primates . Reconsidering , he finally placed them in a separate family , and that is where they have stayed ever since ...
... usually as a companion but occasionally as an adversary . The Haida of the Northwest coast 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 ...
... usually flawed . According to the Zuni Indians , Coyote and Eagle once stole the sun and moon in a box from the world of spirits so that there would be light , but Coyote opened the box out of curiosity . The heavenly bodies then flew ...
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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 |