The Sacred Bee in Ancient Times and Folklore

"There are oddity and beauty and a broad scholarly interest in this unusual book."--"The New York Times
Well-documented, copiously illustrated study of the creature that has provided the world with wholesome food and inspired many beliefs and superstitions. Chapters cover the folklore of bees and [...]
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"There are oddity and beauty and a broad scholarly interest in this unusual book."--"The New York Times
Well-documented, copiously illustrated study of the creature that has provided the world with wholesome food and inspired many beliefs and superstitions. Chapters cover the folklore of bees and bee culture-from Egyptian, Babylonian, and other ancient sources to practices in modern Europe. Rare illustrations of bees, hives, and beekeepers as they appear in paintings and sculpture; on coins, jewelry, and Mayan glyphs; and carved into African tree trunks. 35 plates of black-and-white illustrations.