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The sacred bee in ancient times and folklore (Studies in folklore)
The sacred bee in ancient times and folklore - Studies in folklore Author:Hilda M Ransome Chapters cover the folklore of bees and bee culturefrom Egyptian, Babylonian, and other ancient sources to practices in modern Europe. Rare illustrations of bees, hives, and beekeepers as they appear in paintings and sculpture; on coins, jewelry, and Mayan glyphs; and carved into African tree trunks.