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Author : M. Oldfield Howey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gerald Hausman
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
ISBN 13 : 060980846X
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)
Download or read book The Mythology of Horses written by Gerald Hausman and published by Three Rivers Press (CA). This book was released on 2003 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
Author : Arthur Vernon
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486782999
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (867 download)
Download or read book The History and Romance of the Horse written by Arthur Vernon and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping panorama of horse-related history and lore that will appeal to readers of all ages, this illustrated book profiles race horses, working and war horses, various breeds, and much more.
Author : M. Oldfield Howey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (255 download)
Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter Schertz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780996890533
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (95 download)
Download or read book The Horse in Ancient Greek Art written by Peter Schertz and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horses were revered in ancient Greece as symbols of wealth, power, and status. On stunning black- and red-figure vases, in sculpture, and in other media, Greek artists depicted the daily care of horses, chariot and horseback races, scenes of combat, and mythological horse-hybrids such as satyrs and the winged Pegasus. This richly illustrated and handsomely designed volume includes over 80 objects showing scenes of ancient equestrian life. Essays by notable scholars of ancient Greek art and archaeology explore the indelible presence and significance horses occupied in numerous facets of ancient Greek culture, including myth, war, sport, and competition, shedding new light on horsemanship from the 8th through the 4th century BCE.
Author : Eliza Berkowitz
Publisher : Running Press Adult
ISBN 13 : 0762486996
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (624 download)
Download or read book The Little Encyclopedia of Mythical Horses written by Eliza Berkowitz and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2024-02-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Arthurian legend to tales of ancient China, horses have traversed the world alongside humans for centuries, and their heroic adventures are gathered here in this one-of-a-kind little encyclopedia . . . Beloved for their grace, strength, and untamed beauty, horses have always loomed large in our imaginations, featuring in mythologies across cultures and throughout history. This little encyclopedia rounds up more than 50 mythical horses from around the world, including: Bai Long Ma, part dragon and part horse, of the Chinese classic Journey to the West Balius and Xanthus, Achilles's horses who fought in the Trojan War Pegasus, a winged stallion and child of the Greek god Poseidon Sleipnir, a war horse belonging to great Norse god Odin And so many more! With detailed illustrations throughout, this book pays tribute to some of our most formidable equine friends.
Author : Pat Perrin
Publisher : Madeira Press
ISBN 13 : 9781935178149
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (781 download)
Download or read book Horses in Myths, Legends, Folktales, and Other Ancient Stories written by Pat Perrin and published by Madeira Press. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabulous stories about horses collected and edited from myths, legends, folktales, and other sources. According to some of our most ancient tales, horses go beyond being beautiful, brave, strong, fast, and loyal. They also talk, they fly, they fight to protect their riders. These horses often have opinions of their own, and they¿re usually wiser than their human companions. They¿re magic! The works in this collection came from a variety of sources, all noted. The texts have been edited to replace obsolete words, simplify sentences, and clarify meaning¿without losing the voices of the original storytellers. Sixteen complete stories, charming illustrations, and four spreads on unicorns and other related creatures. The editor of this collection authored The Secret World of Unicorns. She has contributed to several volumes of retold myths and legends and two reference books on mythology.
Author : James Baldwin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781922619549
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (195 download)
Download or read book The Wonder Book of Horses written by James Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-12 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The eighteen stories in this volume have been chosen with a thought to their educative value as well as for the intrinsic charm of the original narratives, which in various forms have delighted many generations of readers. All have a literary interest connecting them with subjects with which every educated person is supposed to be familiar... "While you are reading this wonder-book of horses and finding entertainment in the biographies of winged steeds and war horses, of knights-errant and godlike heroes, you are really doing something more-you are making acquaintance with some of those wonderful and beautiful conceptions which in the form of classic literature have come down to us through the ages." - from the introduction by the author.
Author : Carole Devereux
Publisher : Windhorse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781884422249
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (222 download)
Download or read book Spirit of the Horse written by Carole Devereux and published by Windhorse Press. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spirit of the Horse is a book of empowerment for animal lovers. It builds upon the already established foundation of books in the field of animal communication by boosting beginners to the next level of spiritual growth. Through visualizations and writing exercises, inspired by the horses' creation myths, Spirit of the Horse helps readers to raise their kundalini and co-create a new vision for themselves and the world. --Amazon.com.
Author : James Baldwin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (186 download)
Download or read book Wonder-book of Horses written by James Baldwin and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Gerald Hausman
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 0307824756
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (78 download)
Download or read book The Mythology of Horses written by Gerald Hausman and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
Author : Catherine Johns
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674023239
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (232 download)
Download or read book Horses written by Catherine Johns and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remarkable relationship between people and horses has been evoked in art from the beginning of the bond between them. In this beautifully illustrated book, Catherine Johns explores the horse in art from the ancient world to the modern era, from the Horse of Selene to Persian miniatures and prints by Duerer, Stubbs, and Hokusai.
Author : Janet Farrar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Magical History of the Horse written by Janet Farrar and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The horse has become integrated with human work, warfare, history and sport and is the living symbol of many gods and goddesses and the prototype of many mythical beasts. This book explores the history of the numerous legends, magical concepts, customs and folk beliefs surrounding the horse.
Author : Gloria Austin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732080584
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Horse Symbolism: The Horse in Mythology, Religion, Folklore and Art written by Gloria Austin and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book, you will travel through cultures, mythologies, and history to explore the enchanting concepts of the horse as a symbol in our lives. Explore the horse as a representation of power and wealth through connections in stories from around the world. You can discover the meaning of common folklore of the horse as a symbol of intelligence. The effect of the horses' colors as an interpretation of events and an agent of prophecy. This book examines the many symbolic meanings of the horse. Horses are present in most cultures. Interestingly, they represent similar concepts like freedom and power. White horses represent the balance of wisdom and power in many religions and cultures. In some sects of Christianity, a white horse is a symbol of death. The horse represents freedom without restraint, travel, movement, and desire. If you had a horse, you were free to travel unfettered. To the native tribes of the Americas, horses represent power. Tribes that owned horses won more battles and controlled more territory. Consequently, a tribe's horse herd defined their wealth. Indigenous cultures often viewed the horse as an emblem of war. In almost every mythology, the horse is present. To the Romans, the horse was related to Mars, the god of war. The sun god's chariot was drawn by horses. The Celts saw horses as good luck and bringers of good fortune. Celtic mythology also reveres the white horse. Strongly associated with Rhiannon and Epona, these gods were known to take the form of a white horse. Common folklore says that when horses are seen standing together, it is a portent of stormy weather. This is not superstition, horses often group together for protection from oncoming storms. Bible verses characterize the horse as a symbol of intelligence. Color affects horse symbolism. A red horse symbolized destruction. The mare is a maternal archetype. In dreams, the "black horse of death" is synonymous with misery. Horses represent aspects of the earth, sun, moon, water, air, and wind depending upon the culture and situation. Come to know the horse as cultures Worldwide see it in this overview of the horse symbolism.
Author : Morgan Llywelyn
Publisher : Tor Books
ISBN 13 : 1429983469
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)
Download or read book The Horse Goddess written by Morgan Llywelyn and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Troy is in crumbling ruin and Athens is rising far to the south. It is a time when mortal men and women are becoming gods and goddesses as news of their extraordinary adventures sweeps across the land. In this world, Epona, a woman whose life is celebrated in legend, meets Kazhak, a Scythian warrior and prince. Their stormy love affair sends them sweeping across eighth-century Europe, pursued from the Alps to the Ukraine by Kernunnos--a mysterious Druid priest known as the "Shapechanger." At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Janelle Smith-Haff
Publisher : BalboaPress
ISBN 13 : 145256468X
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (525 download)
Download or read book Myths, Medicine & Misinformation: written by Janelle Smith-Haff and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unbridle the caring spirit of humankind through the spirit of the equine. Does the soul communicate with little girls through the spirit of the horse to begin the process of awakening females to their power? Is this why little girls experience a pink phase and a horse phase? Did the myths of yesteryear involving women and horses serve a spiritual purpose, or was their purpose solely to subjugate the power of women? Does the horses reputation as being a forgiving animal lie in the fact that it sees in humans the same energy that exists in the energy of the Divine? Intertwined in Jellybeans continuing spiritual journey is a comprehensive primer for the newbie horse owner and owners of new horses on the cradle-to-grave care of the whole horse. Is the homeopathic remedy Ledum a successful alternative treatment for horses afflicted with headshaking syndrome? Is antioxidant therapy an alternative to joint supplement therapy for the treatment of arthritic conditions? How does the pH balance affect a horses arthritic condition? Are the three most important and most basic nutritional needs of horses being provided by owners? With Universal guidance, Jellybean leads you into a self-empowering equine-human relationship; one that combines the powers of will and desire with T.I.M.E.E. (time, insight, money, exhilarating, exhaustion). Read and learn how to find that space within your self, as it is in this space where youll become best friends with your horse, and so much more.
Author : M. Oldfield Howey
Publisher : Kessinger Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781425356200
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (562 download)
Download or read book Angel Horses in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
