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Exploring the evolution of animal names from medieval times, this bestiary reveals a fascinating blend of real and mythical creatures. Hana Videen introduces readers to a variety of beings, from spiders and eagles to enigmatic entities like "moon-heads." Each entry not only describes the animals but also delves into the rich linguistic history and cultural significance of the Old English language, providing a unique glimpse into the lives of those who spoke it over a thousand years ago.
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The Deorhord, Hana Videen
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- 2024
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- Titul
- The Deorhord
- Podtitul
- An Old English Bestiary
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Hana Videen
- Vydavatel
- Princeton University Press
- Rok vydání
- 2024
- Vazba
- pevná
- Počet stran
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780691260006
- Série
- Štítky
- Naučná literatura, Historické téma, Učebnice
- Hodnocení
- 4,15 z 5
- Anotace
- Exploring the evolution of animal names from medieval times, this bestiary reveals a fascinating blend of real and mythical creatures. Hana Videen introduces readers to a variety of beings, from spiders and eagles to enigmatic entities like "moon-heads." Each entry not only describes the animals but also delves into the rich linguistic history and cultural significance of the Old English language, providing a unique glimpse into the lives of those who spoke it over a thousand years ago.