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Bookmark or Share- An Introduction to the Bestiary, Book of Beasts in the Medieval WorldBook of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World is the first exhibition ever dedicated to the bestiary and its influence. It gathers together more than a hundred works from institutions across the United States and Europe, including one-third of the world’s surviving illuminated bestiaries.
- Medieval Bestiary : Animals in the Middle AgesAn online repository of information on the Medieval Book of Beasts - the Bestiary - its history, meaning and sources; and on animals in the Middle Ages in general.
- Bestiary Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : a medieval allegorical or moralizing work on the appearance and habits of real or imaginary animals. 2. a. : a collection of descriptions or representations of real or imaginary animals. b. : an array of real humans or literary characters often having symbolic significance. 3. : an unusual or whimsical collection.
- Smarthistory – The BestiaryThe Bestiary is a medieval encyclopedia that identifies a selection of animals, plants, and precious stones. Some really exist in nature and others do not. Each entry includes a physical description, an overview of the animal’s supposed characteristics, and a run-down of its moral qualities.
- Bestiary - WikipediaA bestiary (Latin: bestiarium vocabulum) is a compendium of beasts. Originating in the ancient world , bestiaries were made popular in the Middle Ages in illustrated volumes that described various animals and even rocks.
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