{"product_id":"the-horse-in-magic-and-myth-9780486421179","title":"The Horse in Magic and Myth","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Pegasus and the Trojan horse to the four horses of the Apocalypse  the familiar figure of the horse possesses an age-old mystique. Indeed  many cultures around the world attribute otherworldly qualities to the horse. This volume provides a rich compilation of legend and lore celebrating the sacred and magical symbolism traditionally associated with horses. Derived from classical mythology  the Bible  world folklore  literature  and other sources  these fantastic tales recount the exploits of angelic steeds and demonic horses as well as centaurs  hippogryphs  and unicorns. Supernatural warhorses and headless phantom horses gallop through these stories  in addition to fairy horses  sea horses  hobbyhorses  bridal horses  corn-horses  moon-horses  wind-horses  and many other fabulous equine exemplars. Readers will also find legends of the gods and patron saints of horses  the horse and metempsychosis  the horse in creation myths  and much more. A bibliography appears at the end of each chapter  providing scholars and folklorists with an excellent range of resources. The informal and colorful narrative  enhanced by several fanciful illustrations  makes this unique book a treat for horse lovers and readers of all interests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67932332326965,"sku":"ByrdShop_0486421171","price":246.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780486421179.jpg?v=1794224346","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-horse-in-magic-and-myth-9780486421179","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}