Articles related to "Bestiary"
The Ant-Lion Enigma
<i>"It had the face (or fore-part) of a lion and the hinder parts of an ant. Its father eats flesh, but its mother grains.' If they engender the ant-lion, they engender a thing of two natures." <BR> -Physiologus</i>
<i>"It had the face (or fore-part) of a lion and the hinder parts of an ant. Its father eats flesh, but its mother grains.' If they engender the ant-lion, they engender a thing of two natures." <BR> -Physiologus</i>
Mythical Trees and Spirits of the Woods
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
barnacle • barometz • bestiary • birch • celtic
A brief discussion of plant-based folkloric creatures and monsters.
barnacle • barometz • bestiary • birch • celtic
The Book of Kells
Further description of the uses of illuminated manuscripts, the importance of their decoration and illustration, and discussion of three masterpieces of medieval manuscripts: The Book of Kells, The Lindisfarne Gospels, and Les Tres Riches Heures.
illuminated manuscripts • book of kells • lindisfarne gospels • les tres riches heures • psalter
Further description of the uses of illuminated manuscripts, the importance of their decoration and illustration, and discussion of three masterpieces of medieval manuscripts: The Book of Kells, The Lindisfarne Gospels, and Les Tres Riches Heures.
illuminated manuscripts • book of kells • lindisfarne gospels • les tres riches heures • psalter
Seven Swans a-Swimming
In the famous Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the seventh day brings seven swans a-swimming. What's so special about swans?
seven swans a-swimming • seventh day of christmas • famous bird • mute swan • cygnus olor
In the famous Christmas carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," the seventh day brings seven swans a-swimming. What's so special about swans?
seven swans a-swimming • seventh day of christmas • famous bird • mute swan • cygnus olor
The Knight by the Pool
A review of an enchanting tale set in the days of Prince Richard of England.
lynne remick • suite 101 • marie • de • france
A review of an enchanting tale set in the days of Prince Richard of England.
lynne remick • suite 101 • marie • de • france
Two Turtle Doves
"On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." Millennia of tradition and symbolism lie behind the gift of two Turtle Doves.
two turtle doves • second day of christmas • twelve days of christmas • famous bird • humans and turtle doves
"On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me..." Millennia of tradition and symbolism lie behind the gift of two Turtle Doves.
two turtle doves • second day of christmas • twelve days of christmas • famous bird • humans and turtle doves
The History of Modern Zoology
Humans have always attempted to understand animals, to enslave animals, and to capture the strength and power of animals.
history of zoology • aristotle • pliny the elder • beinnings of zoology • renaissance gives rise to modern science
Humans have always attempted to understand animals, to enslave animals, and to capture the strength and power of animals.
history of zoology • aristotle • pliny the elder • beinnings of zoology • renaissance gives rise to modern science
Reports from the Field
Dragon*Con 1999 and Origins 1999
gaming • roleplay • role play • gamers • game conventions
Dragon*Con 1999 and Origins 1999
gaming • roleplay • role play • gamers • game conventions
A Pencil and Paper Menagerie: Wallace Edwards' 'Alphabeasts'
Wallace Edwards' alphabet book situates meticulously drawn animals, including a rhino, a mandrill, and an octopus, in an old Victorian mansion. What are they doing there? Are there hidden meanings in the rhyming couplets? This is a book with many stories to tell.
alphabeasts • picture book • abc • alphabet • abecedary
Wallace Edwards' alphabet book situates meticulously drawn animals, including a rhino, a mandrill, and an octopus, in an old Victorian mansion. What are they doing there? Are there hidden meanings in the rhyming couplets? This is a book with many stories to tell.
alphabeasts • picture book • abc • alphabet • abecedary
Books for the Monster-Lovers in your Life
A short suggested reading list and gift guide for monster enthusiasts and their friends.
A short suggested reading list and gift guide for monster enthusiasts and their friends.
Role-Playing Games and Monster Misfits
Many of the creatures presented in role-playing game bestiaries are creatures of legend. Others are original creatures based on legendary themes. Some monster designers, however, tend toward a more avant-garde approach. The results can be humorous, to say the least.
Many of the creatures presented in role-playing game bestiaries are creatures of legend. Others are original creatures based on legendary themes. Some monster designers, however, tend toward a more avant-garde approach. The results can be humorous, to say the least.
Sea Creatures 101: Animals of the Abyss: The Viperfish: Fangs A Lot!
The Viperfish is a deep-sea fish that has fang-like teeth and glows in the dark. Find out about this fish and how bioluminescence works in this article.
viperfish • bioluminescence • deep-sea fish • mesopelagic zone
The Viperfish is a deep-sea fish that has fang-like teeth and glows in the dark. Find out about this fish and how bioluminescence works in this article.
viperfish • bioluminescence • deep-sea fish • mesopelagic zone
The African Lion - Carnivore Supreme
Lions are strong, fast and clever. These carnivores are magnificent to look at. Sometimes they evoke dread but more often admiration.
lion • lioness • king of the beasts • male lion • mane
Lions are strong, fast and clever. These carnivores are magnificent to look at. Sometimes they evoke dread but more often admiration.
lion • lioness • king of the beasts • male lion • mane
Illuminated Manuscripts
The historical significance of illuminated manuscripts, the use of illuminations and decorated initials, why illuminated manuscripts died out.
illuminations • illuminated manuscripts • medieval • middle ages • illustration
The historical significance of illuminated manuscripts, the use of illuminations and decorated initials, why illuminated manuscripts died out.
illuminations • illuminated manuscripts • medieval • middle ages • illustration
July Walks As Autumn Talks
What is deism, and how does it apply to American philosophy of science? Perhaps Henry Thoreau knew.
transcendentalist philosophy;philosophy of science • massachusetts;religion;deism;jonathan edwards
What is deism, and how does it apply to American philosophy of science? Perhaps Henry Thoreau knew.
transcendentalist philosophy;philosophy of science • massachusetts;religion;deism;jonathan edwards
The Oracle at Delphi
Steeped in the mysteries of Greek mythology, the Oracle at Delphi is now nothing but ruins. Could the priestesses really see the future?
delphi • oracle • pythia • greek mythology. gaia • gaea
Steeped in the mysteries of Greek mythology, the Oracle at Delphi is now nothing but ruins. Could the priestesses really see the future?
delphi • oracle • pythia • greek mythology. gaia • gaea
More than meets the eye
Thousands light the night sky to the unaided eye, dimmer or brighter, yet seldom a hint of color to make a difference from an overwhelming whiteness. But the starry zoo features a wild variety in sizes, color and life span.
supernova • nova • spectra • black body • infrared
Thousands light the night sky to the unaided eye, dimmer or brighter, yet seldom a hint of color to make a difference from an overwhelming whiteness. But the starry zoo features a wild variety in sizes, color and life span.
supernova • nova • spectra • black body • infrared
Interview with Fiona McIntosh
This week's article is an interview with Australian fantasy author Fiona McIntosh.
This week's article is an interview with Australian fantasy author Fiona McIntosh.
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