Animal life in nature, myth and dreams /
Caspari, Elizabeth, 1926-
Animal life in nature, myth and dreams / Elizabeth Caspari, with Ken Robbins ; introduction by Ann Belford Ulanov. - Wilmette, Ill. : Chiron Publications, [2003]. - xvi, 317 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309 - 317).
'Here, at last, the much-needed compilations of animal lore that can help us understand and appreciate the creatures that populate our worlds, both outer and interior. In this totally delightful and beautifully illustrated book, Elizabeth Caspari introduces each animal with scientific, zoological information; then presents popular folkloric beliefs about, and traditional symbolic associations to them the world over. These are extremely useful for our understanding of traditional emblematic and symbolic references to animals in the literature and art of numerous cultural traditions.'
Hardcover
1888602228 (alk. paper)
2003014444
Symbolism (Psychology)
Animals--Psychological aspects
Animals--Symbolic aspects
Animals--Mythology
Animals--Folklore
BF458 / .C37 2003
156/.03
Animal life in nature, myth and dreams / Elizabeth Caspari, with Ken Robbins ; introduction by Ann Belford Ulanov. - Wilmette, Ill. : Chiron Publications, [2003]. - xvi, 317 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309 - 317).
'Here, at last, the much-needed compilations of animal lore that can help us understand and appreciate the creatures that populate our worlds, both outer and interior. In this totally delightful and beautifully illustrated book, Elizabeth Caspari introduces each animal with scientific, zoological information; then presents popular folkloric beliefs about, and traditional symbolic associations to them the world over. These are extremely useful for our understanding of traditional emblematic and symbolic references to animals in the literature and art of numerous cultural traditions.'
Hardcover
1888602228 (alk. paper)
2003014444
Symbolism (Psychology)
Animals--Psychological aspects
Animals--Symbolic aspects
Animals--Mythology
Animals--Folklore
BF458 / .C37 2003
156/.03