دانلود کتاب Birds in Roman Life and Myth

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Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Contents
Figures
Note from the Series Editors
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations List
Introduction
Notes
1. Omens, Augury, and Auspices
Introduction
Roman Augury and Auspices
Auspices in the Late Republic
Templa
Vultures
Eagles
Ravens
Crows
Owls
Woodpecker
Conclusion
Notes
2. The Augural Chickens
Introduction
Origins of auspicia ex tripudiis
Pullarii
Negative Auspices
What Kind of Chicken?
From Republic to Empire
The Empress\' Hens
Conclusion
Notes
3. Farming and Aviculture
Introduction
Rise of the Aviary
Chickens
Geese
Ducks
Pigeons
Peafowl
Pheasants and Guineafowl
Conclusion
Notes
4. Fowling and Bird-Catching
Introduction
Legalities of Hunting
Hunting Methods
Consuming Wild Birds
Recreational Fowling and Rare Birds
Decoys
Hawks and Falcons
Conclusion
Notes
5. Pets and Pleasure
Introduction
Birds and Gardens
Pest Birds
Pleasure Aviaries
Pet Birds
Fighting Birds
Talking Birds
Other Companion Birds
The passer
Conclusion
Notes
Conclusion
Notes
Bibliography
Index