From the common household cat to horses that can fly, a
surprisingly wide range of animals feature in religions both
ancient and modern and in mythologies all across the world. The
same animal can take on different roles depending upon the sacred
tradition. For example, the raven can be a symbol of evil, a
harbinger of death, a wise messenger, or a shape-changing
trickster. In Norse mythology, Odin's magical ravens Huginn
(thought) and Muninn (memory) come to perch on his shoulders and
bring him news. This informative and entertaining compendium draws
upon religious texts and myths to explore the different ways that
sacred traditions incorporate animal images, themes, and
associations into rituals, ceremonies, texts, myths, literature,
and folklore from across the world. Sections are organized by the
main animal classifications such as mammals, birds, reptiles, fish,
amphibians, and insects. Within each section, each chapter covers
one significant grouping such as dogs, cats, and horses. Each
chapter first describes the animal scientifically and details the
general mythological attributes. Then the chapter provides numerous
examples, citing the text or myth. A final section provides
additional coverage of references to animal hybrids, animal
monsters, and mythical animals. An appendix about "animals in the
sky" covers stars, constellations and Zodiac symbols named after
animals. Another appendix lists and describes basic details of the
religions and mythologies covered in the book. A glossary defines
uncommon religious terms and offers explanations of scientific
animal names.
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