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Author: Michael Tobias Publisher: Hope Publishing House ISBN: 9780932727480 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 184
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Documents the human abuse, exploitation and cruelty towards animals and profiles people who have worked on behalf of animal welfare, including Gene and Lorri Bauston of Farm Animal Sanctuary; Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco, founders of PETA; Christine Stevens and her Animal Welfare Institute; and Rod Coronado, jailed for his animal liberation activities.
Author: Michael Tobias Publisher: Hope Publishing House ISBN: 9780932727480 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 184
Book Description
Documents the human abuse, exploitation and cruelty towards animals and profiles people who have worked on behalf of animal welfare, including Gene and Lorri Bauston of Farm Animal Sanctuary; Ingrid Newkirk and Alex Pacheco, founders of PETA; Christine Stevens and her Animal Welfare Institute; and Rod Coronado, jailed for his animal liberation activities.
Author: Yowann Byghan Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476679509 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 446
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From the household cat to horses that can fly, a surprisingly wide range of animals feature in religions and mythologies all across the world. The same animal can take on different roles: the raven can be a symbol of evil, a harbinger of death, a wise messenger or a shape-changing trickster. In Norse mythology, Odin's magical ravens perch on his shoulders and bring him news. This compendium draws upon religious texts and myths to explore the ways sacred traditions use animal images, themes and associations in rituals, ceremonies, texts, myths, literature and folklore across the world. Sections are organized by the main animal classifications such as mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians and insects. Each chapter covers one significant grouping (such as dogs, cats or horses), first describing an animal scientifically and then detailing the mythological attributes. Numerous examples cite texts or myths. A final section covers animal hybrids, animal monsters and mythical animals as well as stars, constellations and Zodiac symbols. An appendix describes basic details of the religions and mythologies covered. A glossary defines uncommon religious terms and explains scientific animal names.
Author: Peter Metevelis Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 059549711X Category : History Languages : en Pages : 618
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The Japanese have faithfully preserved their ancient myths as a connected and well ordered system. And as a system, Japanese myths say much about the human condition in the cosmos and about the human place in the cosmic order. Not until now has a book-length, English-language study been released on Japanese mythology. Drawing on his meticulous research, Asianist Peter Metevelis presents this selection of analytic essays that form a mosaic of themes on the primordial world of Japanese myth, adding a rewarding voice to cultural history and the history of ideas around the world. Metevelis shows that, contrary to popular belief, Japanese myths have much in common with other myths around the globe, and are mythically, logically, and symbolically equivalent. This suggests that Japanese culture has always resonated with the rest of the world and provides a valuable touchstone for comparative mythologists. The mythic themes Metevelis explores include: Linkage of birth with death Loss of immortality Containment of souls Effect of time on mortals Creation of the cosmos And many more This incomparable volume also includes detailed notes, bibliographies, and appendices to help further your knowledge of Japanese myth. Under Metevelis's expert guidance, you can expand your understanding of the Japanese myth system, its structure, and its principal actors, and immerse yourself in the ancient Japanese mysteries of the cosmos.
Author: Patricia Monaghan Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313349908 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 725
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This two-volume set provides a comprehensive guide to the vast array of feminine divine figures found throughout the world. Drawn from a variety of sources ranging from classical literature to early ethnographies to contemporary interpretations, the Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways goddess figures have been viewed through the ages. This unique encyclopedia of over thousands of figures of feminine divinity describes the myths and attributes of goddesses and female spiritual powers from around the world. The two-volume set is organized by culture and religion, exploring the role of women in each culture's religious life and introducing readers to the background of each pantheon, as well as the individual figures who peopled it. Alternative names for important divinities are offered, as are lists of minor goddesses and their attributes. Interest in women's spirituality has grown significantly over the last 30 years, both among those who remain in traditional religions and those who explore spirituality outside those confines. This work speaks to them all.
Author: Publisher: ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 906
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences, And General Literature; The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences, And General Literature; Thomas Spencer Baynes; Volume 2 Of The Encyclopaedia Britannica; Thomas Spencer Baynes 9 Thomas Spencer Baynes A. and C. Black, 1898 Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Author: Walther G. von Krenner Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476619581 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 181
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This guide to identifying lions, unicorns and other creatures real and fanciful in Chinese and Japanese artwork explains how these and other animal depictions were introduced to the East, and how their portrayals changed over time. Tracing the lion's early use in Mesopotamian art and its cultural symbolism in Greece and Rome, this study includes stylized foxes, tigers, badgers and cats, as well as fanciful creatures like dragons, humanoid birds, water imps, demons and other chimerical beasts. Stories and descriptions are provided along with numerous photographs and drawings, making this work an invaluable resource for art collectors and anyone interested in East Asian culture and history.
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