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A '''bestiary''' is a collection of short descriptions about all sorts of birds, beasts and animals, both real and imaginary. The descriptions were usually accompanied by a moralising explanation. Personality traits and characters were given to specific animals. The bestiary became a popular form in England in the [[12th Century]]. |
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Revision as of 10:59, 7 January 2004
A bestiary is a collection of short descriptions about all sorts of birds, beasts and animals, both real and imaginary. The descriptions were usually accompanied by a moralising explanation. Personality traits and characters were given to specific animals. The bestiary became a popular form in England in the 12th Century.
External Links
- The Aberdeen Bestiary - http://www.clues.abdn.ac.uk:8080/besttest/firstpag.html