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From Angels to Werewolves - Human-Animal Hybrids in Myth and Art

English · Hardback

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The alluring mermaids sighted by lonely mariners. The winged angels, by turns avenging and comforting, that abound in Christian art. The fearsome Minotaur of Greek mythology. Animal-headed deities, from the elephant-headed Ganesha in India to the falcon-headed Horus in ancient Egypt. An enigmatic cave painting representing a possibly shamanic figure with the hindparts of a man and the foreparts of a stag. As far back as we go in human history, we find therianthropes, or animal-human hybrids.
In this thoughtful volume, Philip F. Palmedo surveys each of the major categories of therianthrope in turn--from animal-headed beings to merpeople to shape-shifters--with particular attention to their roles in religion, folklore, and the popular consciousness. With well-chosen color illustrations, he demonstrates how artists of all eras have shaped our conception of these mythical beings. Palmedo closes the book by theorizing about the ultimate origin and meaning of therianthropes, placing them at the nexus of our close ancestral relationship with the animal world.
From Angels to Werewolves will fascinate anyone with an interest in myth, fantasy, or the human-animal bond.


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Philip F. Palmedo studied art history and physics as an undergraduate at Williams College, and received his PhD in nuclear engineering from MIT. Retired from a distinguished career as a research scientist and entrepreneur, Palmedo is the author of several books on art, most recently The Experience of Modern Sculpture: A Guide to Enjoying Works of the Past 100 Years.

Summary

An abundantly illustrated, cross-cultural exploration of a near-universal category of mythical beings.

Product details

Authors Philip F. Palmedo, Palmedo Philip F.
Publisher Ingram Publishers Services
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 30.08.2023
 
EAN 9780789214461
ISBN 978-0-7892-1446-1
Dimensions 203 mm x 254 mm x 20 mm
Weight 854 g
Illustrations farbige Illustrationen
Subjects Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures
Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history
Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society
Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore

ART / Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Folklore & Mythology, Folklore, myths & legends, Folklore, myths and legends

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