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Fascination with snakes has been around since the dawn of time. Even today, images of snakes attract attention, fear, disgust, or admiration. Morgan examines that obsession with this mysterious creature, covering in vivid details such topics as mythical snakes like the Plumed Serpent, serpent iconography, tall tales, as well as the psychological symbolism that has attached itself to snakes. Cultures as diverse as pre-Columbian America, India, Egypt, China, sub-Saharan Africa, Celtic Europe, and the United States have all accorded the serpent a special place in their culture-apparently regardless of whether or not real snakes play an important part in the life of the people. Here, the mysterious nature of the snake unfolds, enchanting readers with a colorful and lively discussion of its place in our history, stories, religions, and cultures.
Fascination with snakes has been around since the dawn of time. Even today, images of snakes attract attention, fear, disgust, or admiration. Morgan examines that obsession with this mysterious creature, covering in vivid details such topics as mythical snakes like the Plumed Serpent, serpent iconography, tall tales, as well as the psychological symbolism that has attached itself to snakes. Cultures as diverse as pre-Columbian America, India, Egypt, China, sub-Saharan Africa, Celtic Europe, and the United States have all accorded the serpent a special place in their culture-apparently regardless of whether or not real snakes play an important part in the life of the people. Here, the mysterious nature of the snake unfolds, enchanting readers with a colorful and lively discussion of its place in our history, stories, religions, and cultures.
Chapter 1: The Natural and Unnatural History of the Snake
Chapter 2: The Cold-Hearted Family of Serpents
Chapter 3: Snakebite!
Chapter 4: Mortal Coils: The Big Constrictors
Chapter 5: Real Charmers: Cobras and Their Kin
Chapter 6: Generation of Vipers
Afterword
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780313352928 |
| ISBN-10: | 0313352925 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Morgan, Diane |
| Hersteller: | Praeger |
| Maße: | 234 x 156 x 12 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Diane Morgan |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 30.09.2008 |
| Gewicht: | 0,324 kg |
Chapter 1: The Natural and Unnatural History of the Snake
Chapter 2: The Cold-Hearted Family of Serpents
Chapter 3: Snakebite!
Chapter 4: Mortal Coils: The Big Constrictors
Chapter 5: Real Charmers: Cobras and Their Kin
Chapter 6: Generation of Vipers
Afterword
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Allgemeines |
| Rubrik: | Sozialwissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| ISBN-13: | 9780313352928 |
| ISBN-10: | 0313352925 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | Paperback |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Morgan, Diane |
| Hersteller: | Praeger |
| Maße: | 234 x 156 x 12 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Diane Morgan |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 30.09.2008 |
| Gewicht: | 0,324 kg |
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