Sax, Boria.

Crow / Boria Sax. - London : Reaktion Books, 2003. - 184 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 19 cm. - Animal . - Animal (Reaktion Books) .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-176) and index.

Mesopotamia -- Egypt, Greece and Rome -- The European Middle Ages and Renaissance -- Asia -- Native American culture -- The romantic era -- Lord of the crows -- The twentieth century and beyond.

"This book considers crows, ravens, magpies and their relatives in myth, literature and life. It ranges from the raven sent out by Noah to the corvid deities of the Eskimo, to Daoist legends, Victorian novels and recent films. It will be of interest to anyone who has ever been intrigued, puzzled, annoyed or charmed by these wonderfully intelligent birds."--BOOK JACKET.

1861891946 9781861891945

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Crows.
Birds--Mythology.
Animals and civilization.
Ravens.

598.8 SAX