Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend (e-bog) af Marianne Taylor, Taylor

Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend e-bog

158,16 DKK (inkl. moms 197,70 DKK)
The stories, myths and legends associated with more than 80 kinds of birds from around the world. Why are owls regarded either as wise or as harbingers of doom? What gave rise to the fanciful belief that storks bring babies? Why is the eagle associated with victory or the hummingbird with paradise?The answers are here in this new and engaging book. By re-telling the many legends, beliefs, prove...
E-bog 158,16 DKK
Forfattere Marianne Taylor, Taylor (forfatter)
Udgivet 25 august 2016
Længde 304 sider
Genrer JFHF
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781472922885
The stories, myths and legends associated with more than 80 kinds of birds from around the world. Why are owls regarded either as wise or as harbingers of doom? What gave rise to the fanciful belief that storks bring babies? Why is the eagle associated with victory or the hummingbird with paradise?The answers are here in this new and engaging book. By re-telling the many legends, beliefs, proverbs and predictions associated with more than 80 birds from many nations, it brings into focus the close and often ancient links between humans and these remarkable feathered descendants of dinosaurs. Discover, for instance: - Why the cockerel features on many church spires - The one sacred bird that symbolises life and peace in most cultures - How to dispel bad luck if you see a certain black-and-white bird - The South-American 'devil bird' once thought to be a dragonBirds: lore, myth and legend draws on historical accounts and scientific literature to reveal how colourful tales or superstitions were shaped by human imagination from each bird's behaviour or appearance. It offers an enchanting and different perspective on birds across the world.