A history of the animal world in the ancient Near East /

: This book is about all aspects of man's contact with the animal world; sacrifice, sacred animals, diet, domestication, in short, from the sublime to the mundane. Chapters on art, literature, religion and animal husbandry provide the reader with a complete picture of the complex relationships between the peoples of the Ancient Near East and (their) animals. A reference guide and key to the menagerie of the Ancient Near East, with ample original illustrations.
: 1 online resource (xxii, 620 pages) : illustrations. : Includes bibliographical references (p. 537-601) and index. : 9789047400912 : Available to subscribing member institutions only.