The Horse in Magic and Myth
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (621 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486421171 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Supernatural warhorses and headless phantom horses gallop through these stories, in addition to fairy horses, sea horses, hobbyhorses, bridal horses, corn-horses, moon-horses, wind-horses, and many other fabulous equine exemplars. Readers will also find legends of the gods and patron saints of horses, the horse and metempsychosis, the horse in creation myths, and much more.A bibliography appears at the end of each chapter, providing scholars and folklorists with an excellent range of resources. The informal and colorful narrative, enhanced by several fanciful illustrations, makes this unique book a treat for horse lovers and readers of all interests.. From Pegasus and the Trojan horse to the four horses of the Apocalypse, the familiar figure of the horse possesses an age-old mystique. Indeed, many cultures around the world attribute otherworldly qualities to the horse. This volume provides a rich compilation of legend and lore celebrating the sacred and magical symbolism traditionally associated with horses.Derived from classical mythology, the Bible, world folklore, literature, and other sources, these fantastic tales recount the exploits of angelic steeds and
This is written in an old style and it doesn't This is written in an old style and it doesn't flow very well. It reports the mythical history of the horse and there are many horse sacrifices. So it is not really enchanting.. Midwest Book Review said From Pegasus to the four horses of the Apocalypse. From Pegasus to the four horses of the Apocalypse, the horse figure derived from classic mythology, the Bible, folklore and literature is covered in The Horse In Magic And Myth with a series of informed chapters that focus on equine legends and myths.. Kendra H. said Pretty good compilation. Originally published in 19"Pretty good compilation" according to Kendra H.. Originally published in 192Pretty good compilation Originally published in 1923, a rather interesting though small book on various horse myths around the world. I'm sure this could have been a much bigger book, though the author was taking care to not become overly repetitive. Many of the stories I had heard previously, but there were many others I hadn't heard of. I checked out some of the information online, and found it to be good, even now. Thoroughly enjoyed it!. , a rather interesting though small book on various horse myths around the world. I'm sure this could have been a much bigger book, though the author was taking care to not become overly repetitive. Many of the stories I had heard previously, but there were many others I hadn't heard of. I checked out some of the information online, and found it to be good, even now. Thoroughly enjoyed it!. Pretty good compilation Originally published in 1923, a rather interesting though small book on various horse myths around the world. I'm sure this could have been a much bigger book, though the author was taking care to not become overly repetitive. Many of the stories I had heard previously, but there were many others I hadn't heard of. I checked out some of the information online, and found it to be good, even now. Thoroughly enjoyed it!. , a rather interesting though small book on various horse myths around the world. I'm sure this could have been a much bigger book, though the author was taking care to not become overly repetitive. Many of the stories I had heard previously, but there were many others I hadn't heard of. I checked out some of the information online, and found it to be good, even now. Thoroughly enjoyed it!