Griffinology

preview-18
  • Griffinology Book Detail

  • Author : A. L. McClanan
  • Release Date : 2024-06-05
  • Publisher : Reaktion Books
  • Genre : Social Science
  • Pages : 392
  • ISBN 13 : 1789148863
  • File Size : 8,8 MB

Griffinology by A. L. McClanan PDF Summary

Book Description: Feathered with illustrations, a deep dive into the meaning of this half-lion, half-bird creature over millennia of human history. Griffinology is a fascinating exploration of the mythical creature’s many depictions in human culture. Drawing on a wealth of historical and literary sources, this book shows how the griffin has captured the imagination of people for over five thousand years, representing power, transcendence, and even divinity. It explores the history and symbolism of griffins in art, from their appearances in ancient Egyptian magic wands to medieval bestiaries, and from medieval coats of arms to modern corporate logos. The use of the griffin as a symbol of power and protection is surveyed throughout history and into modern times, such as in the Harry Potter series. Beautifully illustrated, this book should appeal to all those interested in monsters, magic, and the mystical, as well as art and history.

Disclaimer: www.yourbookbest.com does not own Griffinology books pdf, neither created or scanned. We just provide the link that is already available on the internet, public domain and in Google Drive. If any way it violates the law or has any issues, then kindly mail us via contact us page to request the removal of the link.

Griffinology

Griffinology

File Size : 55,55 MB
Total View : 1973 Views
DOWNLOAD

Feathered with illustrations, a deep dive into the meaning of this half-lion, half-bird creature over millennia of human history. Griffinology is a fascinating

Material Culture Matters

Material Culture Matters

File Size : 45,45 MB
Total View : 1128 Views
DOWNLOAD

Dr. Seymour Gitin is completing his tenure as Director and Dorot Professor at the W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem. Much of his

Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment

Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment

File Size : 16,16 MB
Total View : 1277 Views
DOWNLOAD

Paracelsus has been called the father of modern chemistry and is legendary for his treatment of syphilis. This work argues that Paracelsus developed an understa

Beds and Chambers in Late Medieval England

Beds and Chambers in Late Medieval England

File Size : 59,59 MB
Total View : 7452 Views
DOWNLOAD

First full-length interdisciplinary study of the effect of these everyday surroundings on literature, culture and the collective consciousness of the late middl