Gargoyles.Gargoyles gargoyles medieval European church waterspouts; made in form of grotesque creatures. [Architecture: NCE, 1046] See : Ugliness Susan 'Moonwriter' Pesznecker New Page Books Box 687, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 1564149110, $14.99 www.newpagebooks.com New age mythology mythology [Greek,=the telling of stories], the entire body of myths in a given tradition, and the study of myths. Students of anthropology, folklore, and religion study myths in different ways, distinguishing them from various other forms of popular, often orally comes to life in a survey of the history, forces, and legends of the gargoyle gargoyle (gär`goil), waterspout used in medieval Europe to draw rainwater from church and cathedral roofs. Gargoyles were fashioned imaginatively in the form of human grotesques, beasts, and demonic spirits. , a fine history suitable not only for new age and metaphysical met·a·phys·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to metaphysics. 2. Based on speculative or abstract reasoning. 3. Highly abstract or theoretical; abstruse. 4. a. Immaterial; incorporeal. studies collections, but for libraries in which mythology and icons feature. From their evolution and incorporation into buildings to their modern use in magickal practices and warding, this provides a fine survey perfect for new age collections in particular and general-interest holdings strong in mythology. |
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