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A Glossary Of Greek Birds

A Glossary Of Greek Birds

Wentworth Thompson, D'Arcy

Paperback

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ISBN10: 9354442579
ISBN13: 9789354442575
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 26 2021
Pages: 230
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Where ancient Greek words take wing, every bird becomes a story of science, myth, and landscape. Ancient bird names, modern insight. A Glossary of Greek Birds by D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson is an ancient Greek bird glossary that unites classical philology, ancient Greek ornithology and keen naturalist observation to show how the Greeks knew, named and imagined the birds around them. From Homer and tragedy to Aristotle's History of Animals, Thompson patiently traces classical bird name meanings, cross-referencing birds in Greek literature with the living birds of ancient Greece and the wider natural history of Greece. The result is a lucid classical philology reference and classical natural history study: an academic resource for translators grappling with elusive terms, a reference for classics students working through difficult passages, and a rewarding companion for bird-lovers, mythology enthusiasts, and readers seeking a reliable Greek mythology animals guide. Renowned as one of the most imaginative scientific minds of his age, Thompson bridges scholarship and wonder, preserving a vanished world of observation, belief and language. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Ideal both for curious general readers and for classic-literature collectors who value enduring works of learning and beauty.

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