ENGL 350 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Lio, Gluttony, Medes
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These animals have at least minor connections to biblical origins or stories. Thus, certain animals could be associated with a certain region, despite non factual placement of these animals or nonexistence of them. Looks to teach us of various lessons for humans encompassed within these animals. Were originally written by pagans, thus later christians had to translate the myths into a christian- accepted story. Used as evidence of christ and stan existing and being opposing forces. A medieval invention of actual natural history with respect to animals and beasts. These are the beginnings of biology and its study. All include an etymology, explanation/ origin of the name. Slight physical description and description of their behaviors and enemies. Also include a typology: a christian form of interpreting the bible. In this thought, the testaments have complementary books that connect one another. Also an allegory: an animal represents a trait or behavior [the ant is represented as mighty and good]
