** "Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 1 (of 2)" by Angelo De Gubernatis is an investigation of the symbolic meanings of animals, especially cows and bulls, in ancient Aryan culture, drawing mainly from Vedic hymns. This volume shows how vital these animals were to the Aryans' way of life, as well as how they symbolized important ideas in their stories and understanding of the universe. The narrative opens in Central Asia, highlighting the important role of cows and bulls in Vedic hymns as symbols of fertility and strength, closely linked to nature and the divine, setting a tone for further animal explorations to come. **
Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals, Volume 1 (of 2)
By Angelo De Gubernatis
** Journey to the heart of ancient Aryan beliefs, where cows and bulls reign supreme as symbols of fertility, strength, and the very essence of the divine, all told through legendary stories.
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2012-02-28
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About the AuthorCount Angelo De Gubernatis, Italian man of letters, was born in Turin and educated there and in Berlin, where he studied philology. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature fourteen times.
Count Angelo De Gubernatis, Italian man of letters, was born in Turin and educated there and in Berlin, where he studied philology. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature fourteen times.
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