Birds In Legend

Author : Rachel Warren Chadd,Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472922878

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Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend by Rachel Warren Chadd,Marianne Taylor Pdf

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 : Robert E. Nichols
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0472106112

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Birds of Algonquin Legend by Robert E. Nichols Pdf

A linking of legend, language, and natural history, which supplies one of the few literary appreciations of the oral literature of the Algonquin peoples

Author : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher : Detroit : Singing Tree Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Nature
ISBN : UVA:X000888772

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Birds in Legend, Fable, and Folklore by Ernest Ingersoll Pdf

Author : Rachel Warren Chadd,Marianne Taylor
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472922885

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Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend by Rachel Warren Chadd,Marianne Taylor Pdf

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 : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547644873

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Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore by Ernest Ingersoll Pdf

"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 : Peter Tate
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307783974

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Flights of Fancy by Peter Tate Pdf

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

Author : Niall Mac Coitir
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781848894983

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Ireland's Birds by Niall Mac Coitir Pdf

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 : ERNEST. INGERSOLL
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1033156566

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BIRDS IN LEGEND, FABLE AND FOLKLORE by ERNEST. INGERSOLL Pdf

Author : Peter Tate
Publisher : Delacorte Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2011-02-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780307783974

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Flights of Fancy by Peter Tate Pdf

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

Author : Margaret Coulson Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1908
Category : Birds
ISBN : OSU:32435078273141

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Bird Legend and Life by Margaret Coulson Walker Pdf

Author : Margaret Coulson Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1332226272

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Bird Legend and Life (Classic Reprint) by Margaret Coulson Walker Pdf

Excerpt from Bird Legend and Life O ye delicious fables, where the wave And the woods were peopled, and the air, with things So lovely! Why, ah! why has science grave Scattered afar your sweet imaginings? Barry Cornwall. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Alan Grihault
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Dodo
ISBN : STANFORD:36105122948933

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Dodo by Alan Grihault Pdf

It took less than a hundred years of human influence in Mauritius to wipe out the Dodo. The delicate balance of nature was suddenly tipped and became a threat to the survival of the Dodo, which had reigned supreme on this island for thousands of years. For nearly two hundred years after its extinction, the Dodo was forgotten, and there were some doubts as to whether it actually lived at all. It seemed that these strange birds had only been part of the imagination and exaggeration of sailors. Today, the once remote island of Mauritius is home top over a million people of European, African, Indian and Chinese origin. It can boast of being one of the most stable democratic countries in the world and it is host to thousands of tourists who find shops full of Dodos in many forms, shapes and sizes. Yet, there is an unfortunate lack of information about this island's unique national icon. This book allows the reader to examine various eyewitness writings, drawings, paintings and skeletal remains, which depict the Dodo as it actually was, and helps us to understand how it was driven to extinction. It also traces what happened after the final demise of the bird, and how worldwide evidence was pieced together to provide a reasonable idea of how the Dodo lived and died.--Back cover.

Author : Tate Peter
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019399686

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Flights of Fancy by Tate Peter Pdf

This beautifully illustrated volume explores the fascinating place birds hold in the human imagination. From ancient myths to modern superstitions, Peter Tate offers a comprehensive guide to the significance of birds in culture around the world. A must-have for bird-lovers and folklore enthusiasts alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Ernest Ingersoll
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798609830036

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Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore by Ernest Ingersoll Pdf

When we say, "A little bird told me," we are talking legend and folklore and superstition all at once. There is an old Basque story of a bird--always a small one in these tales--that tells the truth; and our Biloxi Indians used to say the same of the hummingbird. Breton peasants still credit all birds with the power of using human language on proper occasions, and traditions in all parts of the world agree that every bird had this power once on a time if not now. The fireside-tales of the nomads of Oriental deserts or of North American plains and forest alike attest faith in this power; and conversation by and with birds is almost the main stock of the stories heard on our Southern cotton-plantations. You will perhaps recall the bulbul bazar of the Arabian Nights, and, if you please, you may read in another chapter of the conversational pewit and hoopoe of Solomonic fame.

Author : Tehanetorens,David Fadden
Publisher : 7th Generation
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781939053527

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Sacred Song of the Hermit Thrush by Tehanetorens,David Fadden Pdf

Long ago, when the birds had no songs, only man could sing. When the Great Spirit walked on the Earth, he noticed a great silence. He realized the birds had no songs. He devised a challenge and told the birds who ever could fly the highest, would receive a very beautiful song. But not all the birds were honest. In his desire to win the game, the small hermit thrush jumped on the back of the great eagle. The eagle flew higher than any of the birds, but when he came back to land, the Great Spirit said the hermit thrush had gone the highest since he was on eagle’s back. Hermit Thrush was awarded a beautiful song, but in his shame for not being honest, he flew into the deep woods. To this day, you may hear the lovely song of the hermit thrush, but you may not ever see him.