Symbolism of animals and birds
Author : A.H. Collins
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : 247 pages
File Size : 22,95 MB
Release :
Category : History
ISBN : 5871185436
The Meaning of Birds
Author : Simon Barnes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 18,65 MB
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 1681776952
Book Description
One of our most eloquent nature writers offers a passionate and informative celebration of birds and their ability to help us understand the world we live in. As well as exploring how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year and what their presence tells us about the places they inhabit, The Meaning of Birds muses on the uses of feathers, the drama of raptors, the slaughter of pheasants, the infidelities of geese, and the strangeness of feeling sentimental about blue tits while enjoying a chicken sandwich.From the mocking-birds of the Galapagos who guided Charles Darwin toward his evolutionary theory, to the changing patterns of migration that alert us to the reality of contemporary climate change, Simon Barnes explores both the intrinsic wonder of what it is to be a bird—and the myriad ways in which birds can help us understand the meaning of life.
Symbolism of Animals and Birds Represented in English Church Architecture
Author : Arthur H. Collins
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 30,25 MB
Release : 1914
Category : Animals in art
ISBN :
Book Description
Occult Symbolism of Animals, Insects, Reptiles, Fish and Birds: Esoteric Classics
Author : Manly P. Hall
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 48,24 MB
Release : 2019-12-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1631184202
Book Description
Renowned esoteric author Manly P. Hall examines worldwide and age-old myths and symbolism of various creatures across the globe. The creatures inhabiting the water, air, and earth were held in veneration by all races of antiquity. Realizing that visible bodies are only symbols of invisible forces, the ancients worshiped the Divine Power through the lower kingdoms of Nature. Fishes, insects, animals, reptiles, and birds appear in the religious symbolism of nearly all nations, because the forms and habits of these creatures and the media in which they exist, closely relate them to the various generative and germinative powers of Nature, which were considered as prima-facie evidence of divine omnipresence.
Animal Speak
Author : Ted Andrews
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 11,50 MB
Release : 2010-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738717630
Book Description
Open your heart and mind to the wisdom of the animal world. Animal Speak provides techniques for recognizing and interpreting the signs and omens of nature. Meet and work with animals as totems and spirit guides by learning the language of their behaviors within the physical world. Animal Speak shows you how to: Identify, meet, and attune to your spirit animals Discover the power and spiritual significance of more than 100 different animals, birds, insects, and reptiles Call upon the protective powers of your animal totem Create and use five magical animal rites, including shapeshifting and sacred dance This beloved, bestselling guide has become a classic reference for anyone wishing to forge a spiritual connection with the majesty and mystery of the animal world.
Spirit Animals
Author : Wayne Arthurson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 MB
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781926696263
Book Description
Native peoples of North America have long believed in the power of spirit animals or totems to teach, to heal, and to inspire. This fully-illustrated book introduces the legends and stories of spirit animals such as bear, wolf, buffalo, and coyote from various North American tribes. For all ages.
Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in World Art
Author : Hope B. Werness
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 36,54 MB
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780826419132
Book Description
Animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and different eras of human history are chronicled in this lovely volume.
The Healing Wisdom of Birds
Author : Lesley Morrison
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 36,12 MB
Release : 2010-12-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738730432
Book Description
As spiritual guides, otherworldly allies, and magical companions, birds have been revered for millennia. From eagles and owls to hummingbirds and wrens, this lovely and lyrical guide to bird spirituality explores the rich beliefs and practices surrounding more than forty different birds—and reveals how these venerated creatures can guide us today. Drawing on mythology and traditions of worldwide shamanic cultures—from modern times to the Bronze Age—this book examines avian spirituality from all angles: What birds have symbolized through the ages and why How to decipher bird messages in your life Bird deities from Aphrodite to the Valkyries Avian presence in ancient cave art, shapeshifting rituals, magic practices, and religion How to discover and work with your totem bird From exploring the five stages of soul alchemy to helping protect our feathered companions, The Healing Wisdom of Birds offers a variety of practical ways to connect with these sacred creatures.
Animals as Disguised Symbols in Renaissance Art
Author : Simona Cohen
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 45,15 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9004171010
Book Description
The relationship between medieval animal symbolism and the iconography of animals in the Renaissance has scarcely been studied. Filling a gap in this significant field of Renaissance culture, in general, and its art, in particular, this book demonstrates the continuity and tenacity of medieval animal interpretations and symbolism, disguised under the veil of genre, religious or mythological narrative and scientific naturalism. An extensive introduction, dealing with relevant medieval and early Renaissance sources, is followed by a series of case studies that illustrate ways in which Renaissance artists revived conventional animal imagery in unprecedented contexts, investing them with new meanings, on a social, political, ethical, religious or psychological level, often by applying exegetical methodology in creating multiple semantic and iconographic levels.Brill's Studies on Art, Art History, and Intellectual History, vol. 2
The Painted Bird
Author : Jerzy Kosinski
Publisher : Transaction Large Print
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780765806550
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Award The Painted Bird is one of the most shocking indictments of Nazi madness and terrors of the Holocaust during World War II. It is a story about the proximity of terror and savagery to innocence and love. It is a vivid and graphic portrayal of the hellish Nazi occupation of Eastern Europe as seen through the eyes of a boy struggling for survival, an alien child lost in a world gone mad.
