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Biological Sciences

Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend

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Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend

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 â€“ and often ancient â€“ 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 this black-and-white bird
The South-American 'devil bird' once thought to be a dragon
Birds: 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.

Country	USA
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781472922878
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	Bloomsbury Natural History
Manufacturer	Bloomsbury Natural History
NumberOfPages	304
PublicationDate	2016-08-25
Publisher	Bloomsbury Natural History
ReleaseDate	2016-08-25
Studio	Bloomsbury Natural History

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