The Deor hord, Hana Videen 1st Edition

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Description

The Deorhord: An Old English Bestiary invites you into the fascinating world of the Anglo‑Saxon imagination, where every creature—ordinary or extraordinary—carried meaning and mystery. In Old English, the word dēor simply meant “animal,” and this richly illustrated bestiary explores animals both familiar and fantastical as they appeared in medieval language and lore. From walker‑weavers (spiders) and grey‑cloaked ones (eagles) to moon‑heads and teeth‑tyrants, these creatures reveal how the natural and supernatural worlds were interwoven in early English culture. Blending etymology, folklore, and history, this book offers readers a captivating look at how words shaped the medieval understanding of the animal realm and, in turn, the world around them.