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Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture

Dean Miller
4.9/5 (26465 ratings)
Description:Man, Myth, and Magic: Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture is a comprehensive guide to the history of human interaction with the creatures of the earth, air, and water. This book provides historical perspective on mankind's complicated relationship with all creatures, from tiny insects to larger beasts. From the alligator to the wryneck, key animals from every continent are profiled, with articles focusing on how different cultures viewed the creatures with which they shared land, and the ones they considered omens of gods and devils. In addition to the numerous articles on specific animals, there are also entries on the role of animals in Christian art, and how shamans took the form and power of animals in key ceremonies. The work is highly illustrated, and subjects of major interest are provided with individual bibliographies of further reading on the subject at the end of each article.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture. To get started finding Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages
162
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Release
2013
ISBN
1627125779

Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture

Dean Miller
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: Man, Myth, and Magic: Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture is a comprehensive guide to the history of human interaction with the creatures of the earth, air, and water. This book provides historical perspective on mankind's complicated relationship with all creatures, from tiny insects to larger beasts. From the alligator to the wryneck, key animals from every continent are profiled, with articles focusing on how different cultures viewed the creatures with which they shared land, and the ones they considered omens of gods and devils. In addition to the numerous articles on specific animals, there are also entries on the role of animals in Christian art, and how shamans took the form and power of animals in key ceremonies. The work is highly illustrated, and subjects of major interest are provided with individual bibliographies of further reading on the subject at the end of each article.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture. To get started finding Animals and Animal Symbols in World Culture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Pages
162
Format
PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Release
2013
ISBN
1627125779
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