{"product_id":"9781472922878","title":"Birds: Myth, Lore and Legend","description":"Why are owls regarded either as wise or as harbingers of doom? What gave rise to the fanciful belief that storks bring babies? Why is the eagle associated with victory or the hummingbird with paradise? \u003cbr\u003eThe answers are here in this new and engaging book. By re-telling the many legends, beliefs, proverbs and predictions associated with more than 80 birds from many nations, it brings into focus the close – and often ancient – links between humans and these remarkable feathered descendants of dinosaurs. Discover, for instance:  \u003cbr\u003e Why the cockerel features on many church spires  \u003cbr\u003e The one sacred bird that symbolises life and peace in most cultures\u003cbr\u003e How to dispel bad luck if you see this black-and-white bird\u003cbr\u003e The South-American 'devil bird' once thought to be a dragon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirds: lore, myth and legend\u003c\/b\u003e draws on historical accounts and scientific literature to reveal how colourful tales or superstitions were shaped by human imagination from each bird's behaviour or appearance. It offers an enchanting and different perspective on birds across the world.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174008078576,"sku":"9781472922878","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781472922878_p0.jpg?v=1763599437","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781472922878","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}