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BL
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1047446
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b801816
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| Uniform Title
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Physiologus.English.
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| Title & Author
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Physiologus /\ translated by Michael J. Curley.
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| Publication Statement
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Chicago :: University of Chicago Press,, 2009.
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1 online resource (xlvi, 92 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0226128717
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: 9780226128719
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0226128709
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9780226128702
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| Notes
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"A medieval book of nature lore"--Cover.
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Originally published 1979.
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references.
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| Contents
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Introduction; Note to the Paperback Edition; I. We begin first of all by speaking of the Lion; II. On the Antelope; III. On Piroboli Rocks; IV. On the Swordfish; V. On the Charadrius; VI. On the Pelican; VII. On the Owl; VIII. On the Eagle; IX. On the Phoenix; X. On the Hoopoe; XI. On the Wild Ass; XII. On the Viper; XIII. On the Serpent; XIV. On the Ant; XV. On the Siren and Ass-Centaur; XVI. On the Hedgehog; XVII. On the Ibis; XVIII. On the Fox; XIX. On the Peridexion Tree and the Doves; XX. On the Elephant; XXI. On Amos the Prophet; XXII. On the Roe; XXIII. On the Agate-stone.
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| Abstract
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One of the most popular and widely read books of the Middle Ages, Physiologus contains allegories of beasts, stones, and trees both real and imaginary, infused by their anonymous author with the spirit of Christian moral and mystical teaching. Accompanied by an introduction that explains the origins, history, and literary value of this curious text, this volume also reproduces twenty woodcuts from the 1587 version. Originally composed in the fourth century in Greek, and translated into dozens of versions through the centuries, Physiologus will delight readers with its ancient tales of ant-lion.
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Bestiaries.
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"European history: medieval period, middle ages"
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Ancient, classical medieval texts.
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Bestiaries.
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Europe.
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Folklore, myths legends.
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History of science.
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LITERARY CRITICISM-- Ancient Classical.
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Literary studies: ancient, classical medieval.
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Literature.
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Science: general issues.
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| Dewey Classification
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883/.01
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| LC Classification
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PA4273.P8E5 2009eb
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| Added Entry
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Curley, Michael J.,1942-
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