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Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend by Warren-Chadd, Rachel, Taylor, Marianne is a science book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend about?

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 new and 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 Why the cockerel features on many church spires The one sacred bird that symbolizes life and peace in most cultures How to dispel bad luck if you see this black-and-white bird The South American "devil bird" once thought to be a dragon Lore, Myth and Legend draws on historical accounts and scientific literature to reveal how colorful tales or superstitions were shaped by human imagination from each bird's behavior or appearance. It offers an enchanting and different perspective on birds across the world.

Who reads Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend?

Author

Warren-Chadd, Rachel, Taylor, Marianne

Publisher

London, UK ; New York, NY: Bloomsbury Natural History, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9781472922861

Category

science

Subjects

Folklore, Anthropology, Science

Rating

4.9 / 5 (19 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14