Bird Lore
The Myths, Folklore and Meaning of Birds
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
From bestselling author, Sally Coulthard, comes this charmingly illustrated guide to our favourite feathered friends and folklore that surround their lives.
Even today, birds are hugely symbolic. From songbirds to seagulls, nightingales to morning larks, we still use the cultural language of the avian world. Doves bring peace, storks carry newborn babies. Robins mark Christmas, hens Easter. Blackbirds and thrushes herald the dawn, owls welcome in the night. Even in our modern, rational world, magpies and peacocks still invite superstitions.
In her new book, Sally takes a fascinating flight through the myths, magic and meaning of birds. Covering 50 well-loved avian species from across the world, she glides through their folklore, legends and symbolism. From common sayings to strange superstitions, ancient beliefs to modern celebrations, this gloriously illustrated and international guide reveals that Bird Lore is as alive and vibrant as it ever was.
Customer Reviews
Loved it!
I loved reading the historical lore related to each bird. The artistic renderings of the birds after each section were equally good. I would definitely recommend to others!
I do wish the author had put the birds in alphabetical order. And I wish the picture of the birds after each was at the beginning of each section so that I could keep the image in mind while reading about them.