About “Ḥayāt al-ḥayawān al-kubrā”
Ḥayāt al-ḥayawān al-kubrā is a comprehensive zoological encyclopedia written by al-Damiri. The book details the characteristics and stories of various animals, weaving together scientific facts, folklore, and moral lessons. It serves as a detailed reference on animal life, combining knowledge from different sources. The work reflects the understanding of animals in the medieval Islamic world. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
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