Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth Anthropology Folklore Mythology written by World of Wonders, Incorporated and published by . This book was released on 2002-03-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the publisher; A rich compilation of legend and lore--derived from classical mythology, the Bible, world folklore, literature, and other sources--celebrates the symbolism associated with horses. Here are tales of headless phantom horses, fairy horses, seahorses, the hobbyhorse, and many others, plus surveys of the gods and patron saints of horses, the horse and metempsychosis, the horse in creation myths, and much more. Detailed bibliographies make this volume an excellent resource for scholars; horse lovers and other readers will appreciate its informal, colorful style. 24 illustrations.
Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rich compilation of legend and lore from mythology, Bible, folklore, literature, other sources. Tales of headless horses, fairy horses, seahorses, plus associations with gods and patron saints, metempsychosis, creation myths.
Download or read book The Horse in Magic Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Angel Horses in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book The Magic of the Horse shoe with other folk lore notes written by Robert Means Lawrence and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Magic of the Horse-shoe, with other folk-lore notes" by Robert Means Lawrence. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Mythology of Horses written by Gerald Hausman and published by Crown. This book was released on 2012-09-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds.
Download or read book Sea Horses in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Download or read book Horses in Myths Legends Folktales and Other Ancient Stories written by Pat Perrin and published by Madeira Press. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fabulous stories about horses collected and edited from myths, legends, folktales, and other sources. According to some of our most ancient tales, horses go beyond being beautiful, brave, strong, fast, and loyal. They also talk, they fly, they fight to protect their riders. These horses often have opinions of their own, and they¿re usually wiser than their human companions. They¿re magic! The works in this collection came from a variety of sources, all noted. The texts have been edited to replace obsolete words, simplify sentences, and clarify meaning¿without losing the voices of the original storytellers. Sixteen complete stories, charming illustrations, and four spreads on unicorns and other related creatures. The editor of this collection authored The Secret World of Unicorns. She has contributed to several volumes of retold myths and legends and two reference books on mythology.
Download or read book The Horse in Magic and Myth With Five Full page Plates Etc written by Howeyry Oldfield and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Horse in magic and myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by . This book was released on 1923 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book If You Had a Horse written by Margaret Hodges and published by Atheneum. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations depict nine horses of folklore and classical literature, from the steeds of Norse mythology to Pecos Bill's Widow-Maker, and are accompanied by retellings of their stories
Download or read book Horse Symbolism The Horse in Mythology Religion Folklore and Art written by Gloria Austin and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book, you will travel through cultures, mythologies, and history to explore the enchanting concepts of the horse as a symbol in our lives. Explore the horse as a representation of power and wealth through connections in stories from around the world. You can discover the meaning of common folklore of the horse as a symbol of intelligence. The effect of the horses' colors as an interpretation of events and an agent of prophecy. This book examines the many symbolic meanings of the horse. Horses are present in most cultures. Interestingly, they represent similar concepts like freedom and power. White horses represent the balance of wisdom and power in many religions and cultures. In some sects of Christianity, a white horse is a symbol of death. The horse represents freedom without restraint, travel, movement, and desire. If you had a horse, you were free to travel unfettered. To the native tribes of the Americas, horses represent power. Tribes that owned horses won more battles and controlled more territory. Consequently, a tribe's horse herd defined their wealth. Indigenous cultures often viewed the horse as an emblem of war. In almost every mythology, the horse is present. To the Romans, the horse was related to Mars, the god of war. The sun god's chariot was drawn by horses. The Celts saw horses as good luck and bringers of good fortune. Celtic mythology also reveres the white horse. Strongly associated with Rhiannon and Epona, these gods were known to take the form of a white horse. Common folklore says that when horses are seen standing together, it is a portent of stormy weather. This is not superstition, horses often group together for protection from oncoming storms. Bible verses characterize the horse as a symbol of intelligence. Color affects horse symbolism. A red horse symbolized destruction. The mare is a maternal archetype. In dreams, the "black horse of death" is synonymous with misery. Horses represent aspects of the earth, sun, moon, water, air, and wind depending upon the culture and situation. Come to know the horse as cultures Worldwide see it in this overview of the horse symbolism.
Download or read book The Magical History of the Horse written by Janet Farrar and published by Capall Bann Pub. This book was released on 1998-12-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ...a comprehensive guide to all aspects of horse mythology and folklore.. Prediction This book traces the magical history of the horse throughout the centuries and explores its connections with paganism, mythology, Biblical and Christian lore, folklore and fairytale, healing and superstition. Loved, feared or venerated, the horse has become integrated with human work, warfare, history and sport. It has become the living symbol of many gods and goddesses, the prototype of many mythical beasts. Janet Farrar, established writer on magic and mythology and Virginia Russell, a lifelong horsewoman, combine their talents in this exploration of the horse's magical history. A veritable harvest of the legends, magical concepts and folk beliefs that have surrounded the horse from the dawn of history.
Download or read book Theories of Myth Anthropology folklore and myth written by Robert Alan Segal and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Superstitions and Mythology written by Biren Bonnerjea and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1969 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
