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Bestiary | Richard Barber

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At once a natural history, a source of moral guidance for sinful Christians, and a treatise on the mystical significance of the beasts (some familiar, some utterly fantastical) included, this English translation of a thirteenth century manuscript provides a fascinating insight into the Medieval mindset. And the plentiful illustrations are just a treat!

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quietlycuriouskate

Bestiary | Richard Barber

Have you ever seen a manticore, dear Littens? No?
I think I like his hat best; who's to say a manticore can't be a stylish fellow?

MayJasper Has he got a leg in his mouth? 7y

quietlycuriouskate @MayJasper He has. He may know how to accessorise but his table manners are deplorable: he eats people. 7y

Balibee146 That beard is nudging towards hipster though.... 7y

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Andrea4 I don't read about manticores often and yet today I've read about them twice now! 7y

quietlycuriouskate @Balibee146 In later editions the picture shows him serving that leg in a jar. 7y

quietlycuriouskate @Andrea4 A two-manticore day?! 7y

Balibee146 Definitive then! 😃 7y

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quietlycuriouskate

Bestiary | Richard Barber

Have you ever wondered how badgers dig out their setts? I can't wait to see footage of this on the next Springwatch.

tea.n.books Is that really how they do that?? That seems so intense!! 7y

quietlycuriouskate @tea.n.books Maybe it was a long day in the scriptorium... or they sneaked out for Happy Hour at the local tavern and things got out of hand. 7y

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quietlycuriouskate

Bestiary | Richard Barber