Totem Cassany Mia
Totem Cassany Mia From cats to crocodiles, lions to eagles-- discover the animals that were important to ancient civilizations and their mythologies.Ancient cultures regarded animals as emblems of…
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Totem Cassany Mia
From cats to crocodiles, lions to eagles-- discover the animals that were important to ancient civilizations and their mythologies.Ancient cultures regarded animals as emblems of power and magic. Now, this boldly inventive book helps young readers grasp just how important animals were to those that came before us. An array of animals helped shape entire societies and religions.
As readers travel from culture to culture, they will learn the ways animals have been worshiped, feared, and mythologized. Each civilization is depicted in double-page spreads that feature captivating drawings alongside informative texts. They can explore how Native Americans believed eagles had control over nature, how Greek gods turned themselves into animals, why oxen are considered holy in India, and what dogs meant to the Inuit.
From ancient Persia and Japan to Viking and Mayan civilizations,