Description: Hyenas are almost universally regarded as nasty, scheming charlatans that skulk in the back alleyways of the animal kingdom. They have been scorned for centuries as little more than scavenging carrion-eaters, vandals, and thieves. Here to restore the Hyena’s reputation is Mikita Brottman, who offers an alternate view of these mistreated and misunderstood creatures and proves that they are complex, intelligent, and highly sociable animals.Investigating representations of the hyena throughout history, Brottman divulges that the hyena, though shrouded in taboo, has been the source of talismanic objects since the ancient Greek and Roman empires. She discovers that many cultures use parts of the hyena—from excrement and blood to genitalia and hair—to make charms that both avert evil and promote fertility. Brottman also considers representations of hyenas in today’s popular fiction, including The Lion King and The Life of Pi,where they are often depicted as villains, cowardly henchmen, or clowns, while ignoring their more noble qualities. Rightly returning hyenas to their proper place in the animal pantheon, this richly illustrated book will be enjoyed by any animal lover with an interest in the unusual and offbeat.Shipped by USPS Media Mail.
Price: 12 USD
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Hyena
Number of Pages: 167 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Reaktion Books, The Limited
Topic: Animals / Wildlife
Publication Year: 2012
Item Height: 1 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature
Item Weight: 10.4 Oz
Author: Mikita Brottman
Item Length: 7.5 in
Book Series: Animal Ser.
Item Width: 5.4 in
Format: Trade Paperback
