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Bestiary
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The Bestiary In the European Middle Ages a bestiary was a collection of stories, each based on a description of certain qualities of an animal, plant, or even stone. The stories presented Christian allegories for moral and religious instruction and admonition.
Often illustrated, the earliest known bestiary dates from the 9th century.

The entries can be found in the other mythology and folklore areas but are ordered here for your convenience.

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Editor: M.F. Lindemans
There are currently 88 articles in this area.
This section was last updated on September 27, 2004.

 

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The Bestiary Project
A single page presenting a large amount of information and a (short) bibliography.

The Aberdeen Bestiary
Original texts and images from the Aberdeen Bestiary (1542).
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