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100 1 _aCook, Albert S.
_q(Albert Stanburrough),
_d1853-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Old English Physiologus
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aYale Studies in English: LXIII
500 _aThree short poems of the Exeter book: The panther, The whale, and The partridge; often ascribed to Cynewulf.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-30
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Ben Beasley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Old English Physiologus" by Cynewulf is a collection of three poetic writings likely composed during the early medieval period. This work serves as a bestiary, offering moral and religious lessons derived from various creatures. Unlike typical bestiaries that include numerous animals, this text focuses on specific allegorical interpretations of a panther, a sea monster (asp-turtle), and a partridge, reflective of the era's fascination with nature's symbolism. The content revolves around the unique characteristics and lessons associated with each of the chosen animals. The panther, depicted as kind and enchanting, symbolizes Christ, with its beauty representing divine glory and the fragrance of redemption that draws followers to God. The asp-turtle, likened to a deceptive fiend, warns against the perils of temptation and the treachery of evil that ensnares the unwary. Lastly, the partridge serves as a metaphor for the soul's journey; just as the partridge raises chicks from stolen eggs, the narrative conveys a message about reclaiming one's true divine parentage. Each creature's portrayal not only engages the reader's imagination but also invites reflection on deeper spiritual truths embodied in the narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aExeter book
653 _aBestiaries
653 _aAnimals -- Folklore -- Early works to 1800
653 _aDidactic poetry, English (Old)
653 _aAnimals -- Folklore -- Poetry
700 1 _aCynewulf
700 1 _aPitman, James Hall,
_d1896-
830 0 _aYale Studies in English: LXIII
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14529
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