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Raye, Lee, “The ugly, greedy crane of medieval Wales”, Peritia 29 (2018): 143–158.

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“The ugly, greedy crane of medieval Wales”
Periodical
Peritia: Journal of the Medieval Academy of Ireland 29 (2018)
Peritia 29 (2018), Brepols.
Volume
29
Pages
143–158
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Most medieval depictions of the crane (Grus grus) emphasise its nobility and importance for falconry; however, medieval Welsh poetry provides a topos of an ugly, greedy creature. This paper contrasts the two attitudes and suggests possible origins with reference to classical literature, naturalistic observation and Marxist interpretations of class conflict.

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