Bird Gods (1898) - Charles De Kay - Bog

Birds have been idolized, worshipped, hunted, and protected throughout time. They fascinate us. We want for their feathers, wish we could fly and joy fills our hearts with their song. Found in this book are essays on birds entitled: Douve with her Eyen Meeke; Picus the Woodpecker; Cuckoo Gods; Couvade in Ireland and Persia; Paan the Peacock; 'Tis nothing but a little Downy Owl; I swear by the Swan; Bird of Fire and Lightning. Illustrated.