Insect Mythology

Author : Gene Kritsky,Ron H. Cherry
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780595150175

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Insect Mythology by Gene Kritsky,Ron H. Cherry Pdf

Mythology is a subject that has entertained people for thousands of years. These stories of gods and supernatural beings of the distant past are important in explaining how things came to be and are an integral part of societies. Insect myths are numerous and widespread in mythology, but have received little attention. This is the first book dedicated specifically to showing the important roles insects have played in mythology. This is a comprehensive and readable survey of insect myths from around the world. The book ranges from older, better-known insect myths such as sacred scarabs to new unpublished subjects such as insects as examples of parallel mythology. Numerous black and white figures are found in the book including new figures not previously seen in entomological literature. How insects are related to larger themes of mythology such as symbols and parallel mythology is discussed. Insects in Old World mythology (Egypt, China, etc.) and New World mythology (Native American, Mayan, etc.) are featured. This book brings to light the fascinating role that insects played in mythology and is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference on the subject.

Author : L. Patricia Kite
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0761318224

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Insect Facts and Folklore by L. Patricia Kite Pdf

Provides information on the birth, growth, life, habits, and survival skills of such insects as beetles, dragonflies, fireflies, and grasshoppers.

Author : Robert G. Foottit,Peter H. Adler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1044 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118945575

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Insect Biodiversity by Robert G. Foottit,Peter H. Adler Pdf

Volume Two of the new guide to the study of biodiversity in insects Volume Two of Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society presents an entirely new, companion volume of a comprehensive resource for the most current research on the influence insects have on humankind and on our endangered environment. With contributions from leading researchers and scholars on the topic, the text explores relevant topics including biodiversity in different habitats and regions, taxonomic groups, and perspectives. Volume Two offers coverage of insect biodiversity in regional settings, such as the Arctic and Asia, and in particular habitats including crops, caves, and islands. The authors also include information on historical, cultural, technical, and climatic perspectives of insect biodiversity. This book explores the wide variety of insect species and their evolutionary relationships. Case studies offer assessments on how insect biodiversity can help meet the needs of a rapidly expanding human population, and examine the consequences that an increased loss of insect species will have on the world. This important text: Offers the most up-to-date information on the important topic of insect biodiversity Explores vital topics such as the impact on insect biodiversity through habitat loss and degradation and climate change With its companion Volume I, presents current information on the biodiversity of all insect orders Contains reviews of insect biodiversity in culture and art, in the fossil record, and in agricultural systems Includes scientific approaches and methods for the study of insect biodiversity The book offers scientists, academics, professionals, and students a guide for a better understanding of the biology and ecology of insects, highlighting the need to sustainably manage ecosystems in an ever-changing global environment.

Author : Vincent H. Resh,Ring T. Cardé
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1168 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 008092090X

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Encyclopedia of Insects by Vincent H. Resh,Ring T. Cardé Pdf

Awarded Best Reference by the New York Public Library (2004), Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE (2003), and AAP/PSP 2003 Best Single Volume Reference/Sciences by Association of American Publishers' Professional Scholarly Publishing Division, the first edition of Encyclopedia of Insects was acclaimed as the most comprehensive work devoted to insects. Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology. The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to yellow jackets, zoraptera, and zygentoma. * 66% NEW and revised content by over 200 international experts * New chapters on Bedbugs, Ekbom Syndrome, Human History, Genomics, Vinegaroons * Expanded sections on insect-human interactions, genomics, biotechnology, and ecology * Each of the 273 articles updated to reflect the advances which have taken place in entomology research since the previous edition * Features 1,000 full-color photographs, figures and tables * A full glossary, 1,700 cross-references, 3,000 bibliographic entries, and online access save research time * Updated with online access

Author : Darrell Addison Posey
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Law
ISBN : 0415323630

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Indigenous Knowledge and Ethics by Darrell Addison Posey Pdf

This book presents seventeen of Posey's articles on the topics of ethnoentomology, indigenous knowledge, and intellectual property rights.

Author : Jeffrey Lockwood
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199930197

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The Infested Mind by Jeffrey Lockwood Pdf

Explores the history and psychology of the fear of insects.

Author : Rosemary Scanlon McTier
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780786464937

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"An Insect View of Its Plain" by Rosemary Scanlon McTier Pdf

During the nineteenth century, insects became a very fashionable subject of study, and the writing of the day reflected this popularity. However, despite an increased contemporary interest in ecocriticism and cultural entomology, scholars have largely ignored the presence of insects in nineteenth-century literature. This volume addresses that critical gap by exploring the cultural and literary position of insects in the work of Henry David Thoreau, Emily Dickinson, and John Muir. It examines the beliefs these authors share about the nature of our connection to insects and what insects have to teach about creation and our place in it. An important contribution to both ecocriticism and literary entomology, this work contributes much to the understanding of Thoreau, Dickinson, and Muir as nature writers, natural scientists, entomologists, and botanists, and their intimate and highly spiritual relationships with nature.

Author : Lewis Spence,James Owen Dorsey,Frank Hamilton Cushing,Washington Matthews,James Mooney,Erminnie A. Smith
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 1134 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:8596547669043

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Native American Mythology by Lewis Spence,James Owen Dorsey,Frank Hamilton Cushing,Washington Matthews,James Mooney,Erminnie A. Smith Pdf

This study presents the myths, beliefs and customs of the indigenous peoples in North America. This collection is comprised of many bodies of traditional narratives associated with religion from a mythographical perspective. Contents: The Myths of the North American Indians Myths of the Cherokee Myths of the Iroquois A Study of Siouan Cults Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths The Mountain Chant - A Navajo Ceremony

Author : Patricia Ann Lynch,Jeremy Roberts
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9781438131337

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African Mythology, A to Z by Patricia Ann Lynch,Jeremy Roberts Pdf

The African continent is home to a fascinating and strong tradition of myth, due in part to the long history of human habitation in Africa; the diversity of its geography, flora, and fauna; and the variety of its cultural beliefs. African Mythology A to Z is a readable reference to the deities, places, events, animals, beliefs, and other subjects that appear in the myths of various African peoples. For the first time, this edition features full-color photographs and illustrations.Coverage includes:

Author : David B. Rivers
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781421421711

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Insects by David B. Rivers Pdf

An introduction to the intriguing world of insects, from bullet ants to butterflies. Designed as an introduction to the intriguing world of insect biology, this book examines familiar entomological topics in nontraditional ways. Author David B. Rivers gives important concepts relatable context through a pop culture lens, and he covers subjects that are not typical for entomology textbooks, including the impact of insects on the human condition, the sex lives of insects, why insects are phat but not fat, forensic entomology, and the threats that some insects pose to humanity. Each chapter presents clear and concise key concepts, chapter reviews, review questions following Bloom’s taxonomy of learning, web links to videos and other resources, and breakout boxes (called Fly Spots) that capture student interest with unique and entertaining facts related to entomology. Focusing on both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of insect biology and packed with extensive learning resources, Insects covers a wide range of topics suitable for life science majors, as well as non-science students, including: • the positive and negative influences of insects on everyday human life • insect abundance • insect classification (here presented in the context of social media) • insect feeding, communication, defense, and sex • how insects are responding to climate change • forensic entomology • how insects can be used as weapons of war • how insects relate to national security • why insects have wings • how to read pesticide labels

Author : Raynald Harvey Lemelin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107012882

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The Management of Insects in Recreation and Tourism by Raynald Harvey Lemelin Pdf

An insight into the booming industry of insect leisure and tourism, using case studies and examples from around the world.

Author : David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Creation
ISBN : 0195102754

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A Dictionary of Creation Myths by David Adams Leeming,David Adams (Professor of English and Comparative Literature Leeming, University of Connecticut) Pdf

Author : Shuxian Ye
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9789811930966

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A Mythological Approach to Exploring the Origins of Chinese Civilization by Shuxian Ye Pdf

Is the lion the symbol of China? Or should it be the dragon or the phoenix? This book makes a provocative interpretation of the Chinese ancient totems such as the bear and the owl. Taking a mythological approach, it explores the origin of Chinese civilization using the quadruple evidence method, which integrates ancient and unearthed literature, oral transmission, and archeological objects and graphs. It testifies to the authenticity of unresolved ancient myths and legends from the origins of Chinese Jade Ware (6200BC-5400 BC) to the names of the Yellow Emperor (2698–2598 BC) and the legends from the Xia (2010BC-1600BC), Shang (1600BC-046BC), Zhou (1046BC-771BC), and Qin (221BC-206BC) Dynasties. The book lays the foundation for a reconstruction of Chinese Mythistory. With well over 200 photographs of historic artifacts, the book appeals to both researchers and general readers.

Author : Jean-Marc Drouin
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780231540728

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A Philosophy of the Insect by Jean-Marc Drouin Pdf

The world of insects is at once beneath our feet and unfathomably alien. Small and innumerable, insects surround and disrupt us even as we scarcely pay them any mind. Insects confront us with the limits of what is imaginable, while at the same time being essential to the everyday functioning of all terrestrial ecosystems. In this book, the philosopher and historian of science Jean-Marc Drouin contends that insects pose a fundamental challenge to philosophy. Exploring the questions of what insects are and what scientific, aesthetic, ethical, and historical relationships they have with humanity, he argues that they force us to reconsider our ideas of the animal and the social. He traces the role that insects have played in language, mythology, literature, entomology, sociobiology, and taxonomy over the centuries. Drouin emphasizes the links between humanistic and scientific approaches—how we have projected human roles onto insects and seen ourselves in insect form. Caught between the animal and plant kingdoms, insects force us to confront and reevaluate our notions of gender, family, society, struggle, the division of labor, social organization, and individual and collective intelligence. A remarkably original and thought-provoking work, A Philosophy of the Insect is an important book for animal studies, environmental ethics, and the history and philosophy of science.

Author : Linda Star Wolf,Anna Cariad-Barrett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781591438069

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Sacred Medicine of Bee, Butterfly, Earthworm, and Spider by Linda Star Wolf,Anna Cariad-Barrett Pdf

Spiritual lessons from insect archetypes of the Medicine Wheel • Reveals the sacred wisdom inherent in Honeybee’s pollinating, Butterfly’s transformation, Spider’s weaving, and Earthworm’s recycling • Provides experiential practices, such as Shamanic Breathwork journeys, to connect with insect teachers and harness their consciousness-activating patterns • Shows how Dragonfly, Cicada, and Cricket connect us with the Great Star Nations, the depths of Mother Earth, and the music of life • Includes access to Cricket Chorus Meditation audio tracks Our insect brothers and sisters are some of the most ancient beings and teachers on planet Earth. Their powerful skills of adaptation and their plight, such as the widespread colony collapse facing honeybees, have brought them to the forefront of collective consciousness, as every being on Earth faces a time of incredible transformation. The archetypal energies of these sacred Wisdomkeepers can guide us through this evolutionary time with new pathways of shamanic healing and transformation to realize the highest potential of humanity. Exploring the insect and arachnid archetypes of the Sacred Instar Medicine Wheel, authors Linda Star Wolf and Anna Cariad-Barrett reveal the consciousness-activating patterns in the pollen flight of Honeybee, the transformative chrysalis of Butterfly, the creative weavings of Spider, and the alchemical recycling of old into new of Earthworm. They show how Dragonfly, Cicada, and Cricket connect us with the Great Star Nations, the depths of Mother Earth, and the music of life, as demonstrated on the accompanying audio tracks. Each chapter includes experiential practices, such as Shamanic Breathwork journeys, to help you embody the strengths of these humble teachers, live within the natural cycles of planet Earth, and discover a higher octave of sacred purpose.