Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 2 (of 2) by De Gubernatis
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"Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 2" by Angelo De Gubernatis is a scholarly exploration of animal symbolism and mythology written in the late 19th century. The work investigates the legends and myths associated with various animals, delving into their significance across different cultures, particularly focusing on Indo-European traditions. De Gubernatis aims to uncover the connections between animals and broader mythical narratives, providing insights into how these symbols reflect societal
beliefs and values. The opening of this volume sets the stage for an in-depth examination of various animals beginning with hogs, wild boars, and hedgehogs. It highlights how these creatures are often intertwined with solar mythology, portraying the hog as a representation of the solar hero cloaked in darkness. The narrative discusses various themes, such as transformations and disguises found in myths, and briefly references specific tales from Vedic literature and other traditions that illustrate the symbolic roles these animals play. Through allegorical interpretations and cross-cultural comparisons, De Gubernatis establishes a framework to analyze the dual nature of these animals as both noble and demonic figures in folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | De Gubernatis, Angelo, 1840-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 2 (of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Douglas L. Alley, III, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Folklore |
| Subject | Animals -- Folklore |
| Subject | Mythology, Indo-European |
| Subject | Animals -- Mythology |
| Subject | Animals, Mythical |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38688 |
| Release Date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Last Update | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1518 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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