Sax, Boria

Crow (Animal)

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ISBN 13:: 9781861891945
author:: Sax, Boria
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Reaktion Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2003
Pages:: 184
Dimensions:: 135 mm X 190 mm
Genre:: Birds & birdwatching
Condition:: New
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Crow by Boria Sax explores the fascinating world of crows and their significance in various cultures. From ancient mythologies to modern literature, Sax delves into the history of these intelligent birds, revealing how they have been perceived and revered across time. Crows are often misunderstood as being ungraceful, but their unique appearance belies a remarkable ability to take flight with ease. Sax's book examines the many ways in which crows have been associated with prophecy, love, and spirituality, from the Greeks' invocation of crows as symbols of conjugal love to the corvid deities of the Eskimo. This engaging study will appeal to anyone intrigued by these enigmatic birds, who have captivated human imagination for centuries.

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