The mythical zoo : animals in myth, legend, and literature
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Author
Published
New York : Overlook Duckworth, 2013.
Format
Book
ISBN
9781468307207 (hardback), 1468307207 (hardback)
Physical Desc
352 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Published
New York : Overlook Duckworth, 2013.
Language
English
ISBN
9781468307207 (hardback), 1468307207 (hardback)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-349) and index of animals.
Description
"From Aesop's Fables to Mockingjay, animals have always played a pivotal role in human culture. Even today, animals wield symbolic powers as varied as the cultures that embrace them. Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes--all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural world around them but also how such cultures make use of their native animals. In this fun and thought-provoking book, historian and animal enthusiast Boria Sax argues for a classification of animals that goes beyond the biological to encompass a more meaningful distinction: tradition. From ants and elephants to tigers and tortoises, The Mythical Zoo weaves together a crosscultural tapestry encompassing mythology, history, art, science, philosophy, and literature. The result is a beautifully illustrated, masterfully composed love letter to the animal kingdom"--,Provided by publisher.
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Parsippany Library (Main Library) - Adult Nonfiction | 590 SAX | Available |
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Sax, B. (2013). The mythical zoo: animals in myth, legend, and literature . Overlook Duckworth.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sax, Boria. 2013. The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature. Overlook Duckworth.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Sax, Boria. The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature Overlook Duckworth, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Sax, Boria. The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature Overlook Duckworth, 2013.
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