9781333954895 - Moral Signi?cance of Animals as Indicated in Greek Proverbs (Classic Reprint): Dissertation: Dissertation (Classic Reprint) di Houghton, Herbert Pierrepont (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book surveys the many and varied Greek proverbs which feature animals. It encompasses a vast array of proverbs, examining their meanings, origins, and metaphorical implications. The author draws connections to other folklore forms, mythology, literary texts, and the unique role animals played in ancient Greek life. Thematically rich, this book sheds light on Greek views of animality, morality, and the natural world. It explores the significance of the animal metaphor in Greek thought and language, revealing the deep interconnections between humans and animals in ancient Greece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.