Animal Folklore : Beasts and Creatures in Tales, Myths, and Legends
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Going far beyond what has already been published on this absorbing topic, this unique book provides a comprehensive look at animals in folklore around the world. * Draws from cultures around the world to address folklore animals from A-Z, highlighting all of the major themes and motifs that involve them * Encompasses excerpts from fairy tales, fables, and legends, as well as contemporary folktales and urban legends * Explores the meanings behind and the cross-cultural connections between the various uses of animals in folklore * Utilizes the Thompson-Stith method of folk tale classification, making the encyclopedia especially useful to folklorists who can easily compare the tales referenced with other folktales having similar tale types or motifs
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1440839344
ISBN13:9781440839344
Release Date:February 2022
Publisher:ABC-CLIO, LLC
Length:410 Pages
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