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Hyena

By Mikita Brottman
Series: Animal
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Hyena by Mikita Brottman explores the often-misunderstood creature, the hyena, and seeks to shift perspectives on these animals. Delving into the natural history and cultural perceptions surrounding hyenas, the book blends scientific insight with an exploration of how these fascinating creatures are portrayed in mythology, literature, and modern media. Through this examination, Brottman challenges preconceptions and reveals the complexities of an animal often unfairly maligned.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a fascination with the often misunderstood creatures of the animal world. It delves into the science, nature, and cultural myths surrounding these intriguing animals, offering a fresh perspective that challenges popular misconceptions. If you enjoy exploring the interplay between human perceptions and natural behaviours, this could be a captivating read for you.

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Hyena

Hyena investigates representations of this fascinating animal throughout history. Shrouded in taboo, it has been the source of talismanic objects since at least the ancient Greek and Roman Empires.

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In almost every culture, hyenas are regarded as nasty, scheming charlatans, skulking in the back alleyways of the animal kingdom. Scorned as little more than scavenging carrion-eaters, vandals and thieves, since the earliest times hyenas have been both mistreated and misunderstood.

In her new account, Mikita Brottman offers an alternative view, showing that the hyena is, in fact, a complex, intelligent, and highly sociable creature. Hyena investigates representations of this fascinating animal throughout history. Shrouded in taboo, it has been the source of talismanic objects since at least the ancient Greek and Roman Empires.

Series: Animal

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861899217

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 82 illustrations, 47 in colour

Audience: General / adult

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Weight: 0g

Pages: 168

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Education & Reference Mikita Brottman Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Animal

About the Author

Mikita Brottman is a psychoanalyst, author and cultural critic. She is a Professor in the Department of Humanistic Studies at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore.

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