A History of the Animal World in the Ancient Near East
| Author | : Billie Jean Collins |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 647 |
| Release | : 2001-12-01 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9789047400912 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9047400917 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A History of the Animal World in the Ancient Near East by : Billie Jean Collins
Download or read book A History of the Animal World in the Ancient Near East written by Billie Jean Collins and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about all aspects of man’s contact with the animal world; sacrifice, sacred animals, diet, domestication, in short, from the sublime to the mundane. Chapters on art, literature, religion and animal husbandry provide the reader with a complete picture of the complex relationships between the peoples of the Ancient Near East and (their) animals. A reference guide and key to the menagerie of the Ancient Near East, with ample original illustrations.
