Overview
What do the Trojan horse, Obelix boars, the famous Capitoline wolf, and the Loch Ness Monster have in common? What do we really know about animals in the Bible, ancient mythology, and comics? Historian Michel Pastoureau offers a delightfully specific history sure to spark plenty of conversations.Reviews
"Un ensayista conocido por su mezcla de humor y sabiduría." —Guillermo Altares, El País
"Un libro magnífico." —Patrick Kéchichian, Le MondeAuthor Biography
Michel Pastoureau is a French historian who specializes in colors, images, and symbols. His books include Blue: the History of a Color and The Bear: History of a Fallen King.