Bestiary. Animals in Rituals, Art, and Folklore

This book, luxurious like a medieval bestiary, is dedicated to real and otherworldly fauna. Why have animals always been a source of admiration for us? How have increasingly diverse forms emerged since ancient times, along with myths, legends, and superstitions? Why have animals entered world culture as magical and sacred symbols? Why did humans use them in magical practices? Chimeras, mermaids, anthropomorphic monsters, werewolves — the main characters of a diverse and captivating catalog compiled by Roberto Marquezini — a renowned Italian expert in zoo-anthropology.