Gods, ghosts and black dogs: The fascinating folklore and mythology of dogsPeople tell stories about what they love, including dogs, and this book is a collection of such stories. Some are spooky, some funny, and some engage the mind in the same way that a detective story does. Starting with a look at the origins of folk tales involving dogs, you’ll find facts, history and humour aplenty from all around the world. |
Contents
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Sir Bedivere and the dragon | 21 |
Odysseus and Argus | 28 |
The fox and the doghead | 34 |
The Houndsof the Bayous | 43 |
The black dog and the Tollesbury | 52 |
Campfire tales | 61 |
The foredoomedPrince | 69 |
Laelaps andZeus | 78 |
Dogs and the Angelof Death | 85 |
tongue and afuzzy curly tail | 155 |
Common terms and phrases
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