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Author : Laura C. Martin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781564402165
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (21 download)
Download or read book The Folklore of Birds written by Laura C. Martin and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate descriptions, histories, myths, and legends of more than 100 birds.
Author : Adele Nozedar
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Secret Language of Birds written by Adele Nozedar and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2006 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing historical facts, myths and real-life spiritual encounters with birds, this book features information for bird lovers who are interested in esoterica, history, folklore, and spiritual symbolism of birds throughout the world.
Author : Rachel Warren Chadd
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472922883
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (729 download)
Download or read book Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend written by Rachel Warren Chadd and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Edward A. Armstrong
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
ISBN 13 : 0007406347
Total Pages : 535 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (74 download)
Download or read book The Folklore of Birds (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 39) written by Edward A. Armstrong and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2012-05-31 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the magico-religious beliefs surrounding birds as far back in time as is possible, to the cultures in which these beliefs arose. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com
Author : Edward A. Armstrong
Publisher : Collins
ISBN 13 : 9780007342211
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (422 download)
Download or read book The Folklore of Birds written by Edward A. Armstrong and published by Collins. This book was released on 2009-07-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the magico-religious beliefs surrounding birds as far back in time as is possible, to the cultures in which these beliefs arose. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.com Edward A Armstrong is already known to readers of the New Naturalist as the author of the remarkable study on the wren. His wide scholarship and talents have fitted him outstandingly for this book, which could only have been written by a man with his deep understanding, not only of ornithology, but of social anthropology, psychology and comparative religion. Mr Amstrong has selected a number of familiar birds - such as the swan, the raven, the owl, the robin and the wren - and has traced magico-religious beliefs concerning them as far back as possible to the cultures in which these beliefs arose. With the scientist's eye and methods of analysis he has examined the development of myth and ritual with originality and ingenuity. Many odd and interesting facts are cited, and explanations are given, for example of the customs of breaking the wish-bone, and of fables concerning weather-prophet birds and the generation of the Barnacle Goose from shell-fish. This book is the first treatment of a group of folklore beliefs as a series of artefacts are treated by an archaeologist, classifying them in order according to epochs. Archaeological data, as well as oral and literary traditions, have been used to illustrate the origins and significance of the current folklore. The illustrations are of exceptional quality and consist of over 140 carefully chosen photographs and line drawings from worldwide sources.
Author : Edward Allworthy Armstrong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The Folklore of Birds written by Edward Allworthy Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1848894988
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (488 download)
Download or read book Ireland's Birds written by Niall Mac Coitir and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Birds have been important symbols in our art and culture for thousands of years. They have inspired poets and painters, and feature in many place names and legends. In this book, Niall Mac Coitir draws together the mythology, legends and folklore of Ireland's birds, both wild and domestic. The birds are presented in seasonal order based on their migratory habits (the cuckoo and summer) or on their cultural associations (the robin with Christmas). He also explores how birds are often powerful symbols of various virtues and qualities, such as the goose, which is a symbol of watchfulness and bravery. This challenges us to look at birds in a different way, as dynamic creatures that have influenced our society over the millennia. Written with imagination and enthusiasm, this mix of natural history, mythology and folklore will delight and enlighten all interested in the birds of Ireland.
Author : Peter Tate
Publisher : Delacorte Press
ISBN 13 : 0307783979
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (77 download)
Download or read book Flights of Fancy written by Peter Tate and published by Delacorte Press. This book was released on 2011-02-16 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect bedside companion for every bird-watcher and nature lover, inside Flights of Fancy you’ll find: Cranes “Don’t promise the crane in the sky, but give the titmouse in your hand.” Russian proverb Magpies “One for sorrow, two for joy…” Traditional English rhyme Owls “The owl shrieked at thy birth, an evil sign.” Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part III Peacocks “The peacock is ashamed of its large black feet.” Medieval Persian tradition Ravens “When the raven tried to bring fire to the world, ash turned its feathers black.” Cherokee Indian legend Swans “Sewing a swan’s feather into your husband’s pillow will keep him faithful.” British superstition
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Publisher : Barefoot Books
ISBN 13 : 9781841480459
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (84 download)
Download or read book The Songs of Birds written by and published by Barefoot Books. This book was released on 2000-03 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from oral traditions that stretch back to ancient times, these stories and poems about birds from around the world both educate and fascinate. Full-color illustrations.
Author : Edward A. Armstrong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (987 download)
Download or read book The folklore of birds written by Edward A. Armstrong and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Yvonne Aburrow
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Auguries and Omens written by Yvonne Aburrow and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is superb. Full of the knowledge that every self-respecting Pagan and Occultist needs to know. You are strongly advised to buy this book. Highly recommended. Touchstone Examines in detail the interpretation of birds as auguries & omens, the mythology of birds (Roman, Greek, Celtic & Teutonic), the folklore & weather lore associated with them, their use in heraldry & falconry & their appearances in folk songs & poetry. The book explores these areas in a general way, then goes into specific details of individual birds from the albatross to the yellowhammer, including exotic & even mythical birds.
Author : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore written by Ernest Ingersoll and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore" by Ernest Ingersoll. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author : Capt. Praveen Chopra
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1948352699
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (483 download)
Download or read book Vishnu’s Mount written by Capt. Praveen Chopra and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know how the mythical bird Garuda became Vishnu’s Mount? What does a serpent coiled around a peacock signify? Which bird in the hands of Mohini represents carnal love? Have you ever wondered about the significance of the birds you see with gods and goddesses when you regularly prostrate and pray before them? Vishnu’s Mount unravels the world of birds in Hindu mythology and their significant roles in nature. It is a collection of interesting facts and characteristics of birds interwoven with the beliefs and practices through the ages that is a must-read for all bird lovers and bird watchers.
Author : Hamilton A. Tyler
Publisher : Northland Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)
Download or read book Pueblo Birds and Myths written by Hamilton A. Tyler and published by Northland Publishing. This book was released on 1991 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Simon Wills
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
ISBN 13 : 152670157X
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book A History of Birds written by Simon Wills and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Intriguing stories from the history of the human relationship with birds, including their symbolism in art, literature, religion, and folklore” (Booklist). Even the most well-informed wildlife enthusiast will be entertained by the stories and fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated book. Our ancestors hunted, tamed, worshipped, and depicted birds, and even bestowed magical properties upon them. Why did ancient writers consider the sparrow a lustful creature? Which bird was killed and hung up to predict the weather? And what was an “arse-foot?” Wildlife photographer and history journalist Simon Wills explores the intriguing and at times bizarre stories behind our relationship with birds. Find out why robins feature on Christmas cards, and how Mozart was persuaded to keep a pet starling. What bird did Florence Nightingale carry around in her pocket? How did the blue tit get its name? Whole careers have been created around birds—from falconers to ostrich farmers—and birds have had great symbolic importance too. Discover, for example, why Raleigh bicycles carry a heron logo and why church lecterns are in the shape of an eagle. If you enjoy wildlife, then this book is full of surprises. Pigeons were trained to carry messages in wartime, but could gulls be taught to hunt U-boats? And which American president’s parrot started swearing at his funeral? “A pleasing and often illuminating book with many examples of historical connections with birds, from Queen Victoria’s parrots and the Prince of Wales’s feathers to Kellogg’s cockerel and recipes for flamingos.” —Bird Watch
Author : Taffy Thomas MBE
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0750991801
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (59 download)
Download or read book The Magpie's Nest written by Taffy Thomas MBE and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2019-06-03 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From crowded train stations to quiet woods and from city centres to our own back gardens, birds remind us that nature is everywhere. But do you know which is the king of the birds? Has anyone ever told you how the brave swallow got its forked tail? And what of the owl, who was really a baker's daughter? Take a look inside The Magpie's Nest, where a hoard of stories, riddles and rhymes is waiting for you. Suitable for all ages and charmingly illustrated by Lakeland artist Becca Hall, this is an essential collection of stories for all who love the natural world.
Author : Graeme Gibson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781526633675
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (336 download)
Download or read book The Bedside Book of Birds written by Graeme Gibson and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
