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The Horse in Magic and Myth

by M Oldfield Howey

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A rich compilation of legend and lore--derived from classical mythology, the Bible, world folklore, literature, and other sources--celebrates the symbolism associated with horses. Here are tales of headless phantom horses, fairy horses, seahorses, the hobbyhorse, and many others, plus surveys of the gods and patron saints of horses, the horse and metempsychosis, the horse in creation myths, and much more. Detailed bibliographies make this volume an excellent resource for scholars; horse lovers and other readers will appreciate its informal, colorful style. 24 illus.

Synopsis:

A rich compilation of legend and lore from classical mythology, the Bible, world folklore, literature, and other sources. Here are tales of headless horses, fairy horses, and seahorses, plus associations with gods and patron saints, metempsychosis, and creation myths. Excellent resource for scholars , horse lovers, and other readers.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780486421179
Author:
Howey, M. Oldfield
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Howey, M. Oldfield
Location:
Mineola, N.Y.
Subject:
Horses
Subject:
Folklore & Mythology - Folklore
Subject:
Mythology
Subject:
General Social Science
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series Volume:
106-930
Publication Date:
March 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
9.18x6.60x.54 in. .85 lbs.

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