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Taylor Marianne Taylor & Warren Chadd Rachel Warren Chadd
Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend

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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 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 dragon Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend draws on historical accounts and scientific literature to reveal how colourful tales or superstitions were shaped by human imagination based on each bird’s behaviour or appearance. It offers a fresh and enchanting perspective on birds across the world.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 304 ● ISBN 9781472922885 ● Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing ● Published 2016 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 4952220 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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