The Continuum Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in ArtContinuum, 2004 - 476 Seiten The famous animal tale of the six blind men and the elephant, in which each of the blind men describes the elephant differently, depending on the part of the creature touched, has been interpreted in ways nearly as varied as the blind men's descriptions. In each of these various interpretations, the story demonstrates the use of animal metaphors to express important issues. As Claude Levy-Strauss famously said: "animals are good to think." The focus of the encyclopedia is on animals and their symbolism in diverse world cultures and in different eras of human history. Most entries on particular animals begin with brief zoological information, which includes the animal's scientific name and classification as well as its range, habitat, and behavior. Main, general entries on cultural, chronological and geographical areas include cross-references to specific cultures discussed in greater detail. Other broader entries address the significance of animals in their own environments (e.g., architecture of animals, tools used by animals), and still others deal with animals in the human sphere (e.g., pet animals, zoo). The ways that people think about animals and what people do to and with animals as a result are discussed in more theoretical entries, such as anomalous animal and complimentary duality. Some entries deal with the ways in which animals are depicted (composition, X-ray images). The work concludes with a Bibliography, and Index of Names, and an Appendix of Animal Taxonomy. |
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... eyes , two compound eyes and three simple eyes located in the middle of its forehead ( C. A. S. Williams 70 ) . In ancient China , the cicada ( Cicada atrata ) was a symbol of renewed life and immortality . Unlike most Chinese animal ...
... eyes , two compound eyes and three simple eyes located in the middle of its forehead ( C. A. S. Williams 70 ) . In ancient China , the cicada ( Cicada atrata ) was a symbol of renewed life and immortality . Unlike most Chinese animal ...
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... eyes , thereafter devouring her . Owls are also linked with demons , apparently because both have large , staring eyes . On occa- sion , a reversal took place , transforming the owl into a powerfully protective sym- bol . For instance ...
... eyes , thereafter devouring her . Owls are also linked with demons , apparently because both have large , staring eyes . On occa- sion , a reversal took place , transforming the owl into a powerfully protective sym- bol . For instance ...
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... eye on things rightly kept hidden . Trembling he obeyed , and raised his humble head ; and then , in that utter ... eyes that were looking down on them humorously , while the bearded mouth broke into a half - smile at the corners ...
... eye on things rightly kept hidden . Trembling he obeyed , and raised his humble head ; and then , in that utter ... eyes that were looking down on them humorously , while the bearded mouth broke into a half - smile at the corners ...
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