The Mythical Zoo: Animals in Myth, Legend, and Literature

A beautifully illustrated alternate taxonomy of the animal kingdom, based on mythology, literature, art, and other cultural realms: "Charming." -ForeWord

Sacred cows, wily serpents, fearsome lions, elegant swans, busy bees, and sly foxes-all are caricatures of the creatures themselves, yet they reflect not only how different cultures see the natural world around them but also how such cultures make use of their native animals. In this fun and thought-provoking book, historian and animal e...