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Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore
Paperback
General ReferenceMythology & FolkloreBirds
ISBN13: 9781023431088
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the fascinating world where ornithology meets mythology in Ernest Ingersoll's Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore. This meticulously reproduced edition delves into the rich tapestry of stories woven around birds throughout history and across cultures. Discover how these creatures have captured the human imagination, appearing in fables, legends, and folklore as symbols of wisdom, prophecy, and transformation.
Ingersoll's work explores the cultural significance of various bird species, examining their roles in mythology and their enduring presence in social science and folklore. From ancient myths to popular legends, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of nature and human belief. A captivating resource for those interested in birds, their symbolism, and their place in the world's collective imagination, Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore provides a timeless exploration of our relationship with the avian world. A valuable reference for both casual readers and serious researchers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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