Curious Creatures in Zoology - Ashton, John
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Delve into the fascinating world where zoology meets folklore with John Ashton's "Curious Creatures in Zoology." This engaging exploration of mythical animals and legendary monsters offers a glimpse into historical perspectives on creatures that blur the line between reality and imagination. Drawing from a rich tapestry of folklore and historical accounts, "Curious Creatures in Zoology" examines the enduring human fascination with animals both real and imagined. Uncover a captivating collection of legends and stories, offering insights into how different cultures have perceived and interacted…mehr

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Delve into the fascinating world where zoology meets folklore with John Ashton's "Curious Creatures in Zoology." This engaging exploration of mythical animals and legendary monsters offers a glimpse into historical perspectives on creatures that blur the line between reality and imagination. Drawing from a rich tapestry of folklore and historical accounts, "Curious Creatures in Zoology" examines the enduring human fascination with animals both real and imagined. Uncover a captivating collection of legends and stories, offering insights into how different cultures have perceived and interacted with the animal kingdom. Perfect for those intrigued by the intersection of nature, social science, and curiosities, this volume provides a unique reference point for understanding the historical context surrounding mythical creatures. Revisit a classic exploration of zoology and the powerful influence of folklore on our understanding of the natural world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Christopher Rowland is Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture Emeritus, University of Oxford, and was for many years a colleague of John Ashton at the University of Oxford. They shared a common interest in apocalyptic themes in the New Testament, and both edited volumes of essays that were presented on their respective retirements. Catrin H. Williams is Reader in New Testament Studies at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and Research Fellow in the Department of Old and New Testament Studies, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. The Gospel of John is her main research interest and, with Christopher Rowland, she has edited a volume of essays on apocalyptic themes in the Gospel of John engaging with one of the most original contributions of John Ashton's magisterial study of the Gospel.