02352cam a22003493u 4500 38687 UtSlPG 20260610133901.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL De Gubernatis, Angelo, 1840-1913 Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-02-28 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Douglas L. Alley, III, Bill Tozier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 1 (of 2)" by De Gubernatis is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This exploration delves into the mythological significance of animals, focusing particularly on the ancient Aryan beliefs surrounding creatures such as cows and bulls, drawing heavily on Vedic hymns. The book elucidates how these animals were not only vital to the pastoral life of the Aryans but also served as potent symbols within their mythology and cosmology. At the start of this volume, the author discusses the central role of the cow and the bull in Vedic hymns. These animals are depicted as embodiments of fertility and power, representing essential elements of the natural and divine world. The narrative begins with a pastoral setting in Central Asia, where the relationship between these mythical creatures and the cycles of nature is examined in depth. The Vedic poetry is referenced frequently, revealing how the characteristics of cows and bulls are intertwined with themes of abundance, strength, and divine battles, setting the tone for further exploration of animal mythology in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Folklore Animals -- Folklore Mythology, Indo-European Animals -- Mythology Animals, Mythical https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38687 79526 79526