Birds in the Ancient World
Winged Words
Jeremy Mynott
Explore the world of birds in ancient times with this fascinating book. From their physical presence in daily life to their place in myths, folklore, and rituals, Birds in the Ancient World: Winged Words captures the many roles birds played in ancient societies. With over a hundred translations of classical Greek and Roman texts and nearly a hundred illustrations, readers will gain insight into birds as indicators of time, weather, and seasons, as resources for hunting, medicine, and farming, and even as pets and entertainments. Join author Jeremy Mynott on a journey of discovery through the fascinating cultural history of birds in the ancient world.
Publish Date
2018-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
2018-08-05T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.94
ISBN
9780198853114
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Recommendations
1
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2021-04-11T12:29:24.000Z
In conclusion: Sometimes a mouse is just a mouse & a bird is just a bird. But it takes historians, archaeologists, art historians, and classicists to look at context and help us analyze finds in situ. Also, I love this book so much & recommend it strongly: – source