Discovering the Folklore of Birds and Beasts |
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| Author:
| Newall, Venetia |
| Series title: | Shire Discovering Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-85263-126-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing USA
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| Imprint: | Shire |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $11.95 |
Book Description:
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Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. This book presents the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wild animals.
Many of the beliefs and superstitions of early man were connected with animals, which were credited with their own powers of speech and understanding and were also regarded as a source of cures for both mental and physical ailments. This book presents the folklore that surrounded domestic pets and wild animals.