The Mythology of Horses: Horse Legend and Lore Throughout the AgesThree Rivers Press, 2003 - 272 pages An extraordinary collection of myths and facts about horses, their honored place in human history, and the mystique that has surrounded them in cultures around the globe. Horses have always held a mystical sway over the human imagination; no other creature has inspired the same reverence or cross-cultural fascination. The Mythology of Horses offers a comprehensive look at horse breeds around the world, exploring their heritage, physical attributes, and place in human society, as well as the folklore, popular mythology, and true stories surrounding each breed. In this evocative, one-of-a-kind reference, folklorists Gerald and Loretta Hausman present stories from breeders, Olympic equestrians, and cowboys, along with tales about famous horse owners from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers, Genghis Khan to Napoleon. Vividly capturing the aura that has surrounded horses throughout time, this collection will fascinate horse lovers of all kinds. |
Table des matières
Domestic Ass | 11 |
Mule | 19 |
The Literature of the Horse of Africa | 27 |
Mongolian Pony and Asiatic | 37 |
Japanese Native Horses | 47 |
The Literature of the Horse of Asia | 55 |
Appaloosa | 71 |
Quarter | 81 |
Icelandic Horse | 171 |
Shetland Highland and Welsh | 177 |
Connemara Pony | 187 |
Clydesdale | 193 |
Thoroughbred | 201 |
Belgian | 209 |
Andalusian | 221 |
The Literature of the Horse of Europe | 225 |
Morgan | 117 |
Palomino | 127 |
The Literature of the Horse of North America | 135 |
Europe | 141 |
Spanish Barb | 143 |
Camargue | 153 |
Lipizzan | 161 |
South America and the Caribbean | 233 |
Paso Fino | 235 |
The Literature of the Horse of South America and the Caribbean | 243 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY | 253 |
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