Project Gutenberg 2019-05-25 Public domain in the USA. 778 Ingersoll, Ernest 1852 1946 23017974 Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore A chat with the intending reader -- Birds as national emblems -- An ornithological comedy of errors -- The folklore of bird migration -- Noah's messengers -- Birds in Christian tradition and festival -- Birds as symbols and badges -- Black feathers make black birds -- The familiar of witches -- A flock of fabulous fowls -- From ancient auguries to modern rainbirds -- A primitive view of the origin of species -- Birds and the lightning -- Legends in an historical setting -- Some pretty Indian stories. Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Birds in Legend, Fable and Folklore" by Ernest Ingersoll is a collection of essays and stories exploring the cultural significance of birds across various legends and folk traditions, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the symbolic roles of birds in folklore, mythology, and even superstition, emphasizing their impact on human narratives and beliefs. The opening of the book introduces readers to the enchanting world of birds as viewed through the lens of tradition and myth. Ingersoll begins with a whimsical dialogue, engaging the reader with tales of birds acting as messengers and harbingers of events, pulling from diverse cultural beliefs, including stories from the Biloxi Indians and Breton peasants. He also illustrates how primitive cultures attributed divine knowledge to birds, showcasing their significance in ancient narratives and highlighting how various superstitions and customs surrounding birds persist in contemporary traditions. Through this introductory chapter, Ingersoll sets the stage for further exploration into the intricate relationships between humanity and the avian world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Birds -- Folklore Birds -- Miscellanea GR Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 645012 2025-07-23T14:01:33.774611 text/html 637758 2019-05-25T05:57:04 text/html 542343 2025-07-23T14:01:43.160527 application/epub+zip 541932 2025-07-23T14:01:35.655593 application/epub+zip 334945 2025-07-23T14:01:34.833605 application/epub+zip 699481 2025-07-23T14:01:48.595534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655358 2025-07-23T14:01:42.326577 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 448655 2022-09-27T01:17:39.988235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538887 2025-07-23T14:01:32.739643 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 539098 2019-05-25T05:57:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18793 2025-07-23T14:01:48.737506 application/rdf+xml 14803 2025-07-23T14:01:34.954594 image/jpeg 2538 2025-07-23T14:01:34.895578 image/jpeg 217820 2019-05-25T05:57:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 495756 2019-05-25T05:57:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 499924 2025-07-23T14:01:33.827625 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia