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Hana Videen's "The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary" is an invaluable and hugely entertaining exploration of the ancient language of Old English and its fascinating descriptions of animals. Praised as "an absolute romp and a must-have for history and fantasy enthusiasts alike" by Eleanor Janega, and deemed "endlessly fascinating" by the Spectator, this glittering collection unveils a world where every creature was known as a "deor." From the majestic and extraordinary to the delightfully baffling, Videen unveils a lexicon of beasts both familiar and strange.
Within these pages, you'll encounter walker-weavers (spiders), grey-cloaked ones (eagles), moon-heads, and teeth-tyrants (whose identities remain a mystery to historians). Immerse yourself in a realm where ants could be perceived as monsters, panthers as friends, and dog-headed men as real as elephants. Discover a world where whales were as sneaky as wolves, and where the strangest creatures of all were us humans. Following the success of "The Wordhord," Videen invites you on another delightful dive into the realm of Old English, unveiling words and creatures that will forever change your perspective on the world we inhabit.
Book ISBN: | 9781800815803 |
Book Author: | Hana Videen |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Profile Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Profile Books Ltd |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-01-11 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages, B&W integrated throughout |
Book Weight: | 0g |
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