Michel Pasturo. Gift Set in 4 Volumes

The series of books by Michel Pasturo is dedicated to the exploration of the metamorphoses of the images of the wolf, bull, raven, and whale - from ancient myths to modern culture. The wolf was not always perceived as a dangerous predator, the bull was once an awe-inspiring deity, the raven was not associated with cemeteries and bad news, and the whale was considered a cannibal and the main enemy of sailors. Each era shaped a unique perception of the animal, and these richly illustrated editions will serve as keys to a whole gallery of symbols of European culture. Michel Pasturo is a world-renowned medieval historian, an expert in heraldry, and a researcher of the cultural and symbolic history of Europe. This is a gift edition