Symbolic and Mythological Animals

by J.C. Cooper

This A-Z of symbolic and mythological animals concentrates specifically on the stories associated with birds and beasts from around the world. Entries vary in length depending on the importance of the animal, fowl, insect or fish, with practically every creature having some symbolic or mythological significance. In addition the book examines the fabulous monsters of legend, and there are more general entries such as totems, fetishes, animal guardians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1855381184
• ISBN13: 9781855381186
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 267 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Just what I was looking for

J.C. covers animal symbolism from all over the globe. Mythological as well real Animals. To see the differences from the different cultures is amazing. Europeans see bats as devils and the Japanese see them as lucky. Very good for artists wanting to know what their art will symbolize or for more input into spirit guides.

The ultimate animal book

I found this book to be very informative and facinating. Hard to find mythical animals and beliefs on everyday animals fill this text including dragonflies, emus, spiders, dragons, griffins, ki-rins, and the hippocampus. An important addition to any mythological library.