Aelian's on the Nature of Animals

The book presents a collection of stories from Aelian's De Natura Animalium, offering a glimpse into ancient Roman perspectives on animal behavior and cognition. Translated and edited by Gregory McNamee, it serves as an early encyclopedia that reveals insights into the understanding of animals during that time, making it a valuable resource for modern scholars interested in the historical views on animal minds. The stories are arranged in a mostly random order, adding a unique structure to the exploration of these themes.