Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore by Ernest Ingersoll
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About this eBook
| Author | Ingersoll, Ernest, 1852-1946 |
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| LoC No. | 23017974 |
| Title | Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | A chat with the intending reader -- Birds as national emblems -- An ornithological comedy of errors -- The folklore of bird migration -- Noah's messengers -- Birds in Christian tradition and festival -- Birds as symbols and badges -- Black feathers make black birds -- The familiar of witches -- A flock of fabulous fowls -- From ancient auguries to modern rainbirds -- A primitive view of the origin of species -- Birds and the lightning -- Legends in an historical setting -- Some pretty Indian stories. |
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| Summary | "Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore" by Ernest Ingersoll is a collection of essays and stories exploring the cultural significance of birds across various legends and folk traditions, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the symbolic roles of birds in folklore, mythology, and even superstition, emphasizing their impact on human narratives and beliefs. The opening of the book introduces readers to the enchanting world of birds as viewed through the lens of tradition and myth. Ingersoll begins with a whimsical dialogue, engaging the reader with tales of birds acting as messengers and harbingers of events, pulling from diverse cultural beliefs, including stories from the Biloxi Indians and Breton peasants. He also illustrates how primitive cultures attributed divine knowledge to birds, showcasing their significance in ancient narratives and highlighting how various superstitions and customs surrounding birds persist in contemporary traditions. Through this introductory chapter, Ingersoll sets the stage for further exploration into the intricate relationships between humanity and the avian world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Birds -- Folklore |
| Subject | Birds -- Miscellanea |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59598 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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