Secret Language of Birds [Hardcover]

Adele Nozedar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2006

A wonderful read for all bird-lovers and those interested in the folklore, mythology and spiritual symbolism of birds throughout the world. Packed with fascinating historical esoterica and inspiring true stories of birds working their magic as spiritual messengers. A fabulous inspirational reference book, packed with historical facts, myths and real-life spiritual encounters with birds. Ranging from the robin to the phoenix and the everyday to the mythological, any bird lover who is interested in esoterica, history and folklore will find the book a must for their bookshelf. Arranged thematically, each section explores a different aspect -- e.g. Birds of Myth and Legend, Divination and Auguries, Birds and Astrology, Symbolism of Eggs and Feathers, Alchemy and Birds; plus sections on birds in the Celtic Tradition, in Ancient Latin America, in India, and the New World. Find out how to find your Spirit Bird, and in another section discover an A-Z of the history and folklore of individual birds, and how their symbolism is often shared in many cultures and myths. One of the key themes in the book is the concept of the winged creature carrying messages, as well as the history of bird-as-augur from Greek and Roman times where they studied birds' flight patterns and entrails to make critical decisions. Many people will love the many wonderful true stories of ordinary people in the present day too, who have encountered the miraculous, or healing qualities of birds in their own lives. This book is an enormous treasure trove of information that is spiritually uplifting and historically fascinating. It contains many general tip bits for bird-lovers to be enchanted by, such as: - baby robins eat 14 feet of earthworms a day - condors can fly for 10 miles without flapping their wings - a bird flying into a house foretells an important message - hummingbirds weigh less than a penny - a jay is said to spend Fridays with the devil, telling tales!

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About the Author

Adele Nozedar has long been fascinated by the spiritual significance and healing power of birds. She is founder and owner of a music studio in the Brecon Beacons and formerly was one of the few women in the music industry to run a record label. Her own healing journey with birds began when a merlin sat on her window ledge when she was recovering from an operation. It allowed her to stroke it and was there every day of her convalescence. Only when she was better did the bird fly away.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 544 pages
• Publisher: Harper Element (May 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007219040
• ISBN-13: 978-0007219049
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lofty Premium Book on Bird Mythology,Feathered Tales and Avis Fables., January 1, 2008

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Magickal Merlin "Wizard" (Death Valley-SoCal) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secret Language of Birds (Hardcover)

This excellent bird-book is a 'rara avis',among others of the topic.Every major bird myth and amazing bird tale is covered here.Recorded through the centuries,by the tribal elders and through surviving inscribed artifacts.I only wished the author had elaborated more on some of the classical avifaunal histories.Yet,the hefty book would expand to twice the current size,to cover that supply of information.If you're interested in the mythical fables and unique stories surrounding birds,then this is a must read for fledgling aviculturists.This is the perfect book to fledge your aviary-library upon.(petit a' petit l'oiseau fait son nid.)