Bibliograph

Eye of newt and toe of frog, adder's fork and lizard's leg, the lore and mythology of amphibians and reptiles, Marty Crump ; in collaboration with Danté B. Fenolio

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Label

Eye of newt and toe of frog, adder's fork and lizard's leg, the lore and mythology of amphibians and reptiles, Marty Crump ; in collaboration with Danté B. Fenolio

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-300) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Eye of newt and toe of frog, adder's fork and lizard's leg

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

902656888

Responsibility statement

Marty Crump ; in collaboration with Danté B. Fenolio

Sub title

the lore and mythology of amphibians and reptiles

Summary

In this ode to toads and snakes, newts and tuatara, crocodiles and tortoises, herpetologist and science writer Marty Crump explores folklore across the world and throughout time. From creation myths to trickster tales; from associations with fertility and rebirth to fire and rain; and from the use of herps in folk medicines and magic, as food, pets, and gods, to their roles in literature, visual art, music, and dance, Crump reveals both our love and hatred of amphibians and reptiles<U+2014>and their perceived power. In a world where we keep home terrariums at the same time that we battle invasive cane toads, and where public attitudes often dictate that the cute and cuddly receive conservation priority over the slimy and venomous, she shows how our complex and conflicting perceptions threaten the conservation of these ecologically vital animals

Table Of Contents

Talk to the animals -- In the beginning : creation myths -- Snakes : "good" or "evil"? -- Songs and thunderbolts : frogs, snakes, and rain -- A second chance : frogs, snakes, and rebirth -- Of love, morals, and death : amphibians and reptiles in folktales -- The lighter side : trickster tales and "how" and "why" stories -- Tailless wonders, naked serpents, and fire lizards : perception of amphibians through folk beliefs -- Marshmallow-eaters, Methuselahs, spiny-backs, were-lizards, and protectors : perception of reptiles through folk beliefs -- Move aside, Viagra : reptile sexual power -- Pick your poison -- blood, venom, skin, or bones : folk medicines -- Like a hell-broth, boil and bubble : witchcraft and magic -- "How 'bout them toad suckers" : other ways we use amphibians and reptiles -- Singing tuatara from their holes

Target audience

adult

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