The folklore of birds : the forgotten tales behind nature's most enigmatic creatures
Davies, Alison, 1972-2025
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Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin? Or that seagulls were once thought to be the souls of dead sailors? And do you know what happens if you listen to a blackbird's song on May Day? With 'The Folklore of Birds' you can discover the fascinating folklore behind nature's most intriguing animals. At once familiar and unknowable, birds have for centuries provided a rich source of speculation and myth-making. From the Catholic belief that barnacle geese were actually fish (and could therefore be eaten on the Sabbath) to the Ancient Greek tale of Ceyx and Halcyone who were transformed into kingfishers after death as reward for their fidelity, our feathered friends have given rise to an astonishingly rich body of myth, legend and superstition.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam Library | Adult Non Fiction | 398.24528 DAVHardback | In-transit from Swinton Library to Irlam Library (Set: 28 Nov 2025) |
Main title:
Author:
Davies, Alison, 1972-, author
Imprint:
Brighton : Leaping Hare Press, 2025.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9780711298460 (hbk)
Dewey class:
398.24528398.24528 DAV
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3955668