Publisher's Synopsis
On The Oxen-Born Bees Of The Ancients, Bugonia: And Their Relation To Eristalis Tenax, A Two Winged Insect (1894) is a scientific book written by Carl Robert Osten Sacken. The book explores the ancient belief that bees could be born from the carcasses of dead oxen, a concept known as Bugonia. The author delves into the history and mythology surrounding this belief, as well as the scientific theories that have been proposed to explain it. Additionally, the book examines the relationship between Bugonia and Eristalis tenax, a type of two-winged insect that has been associated with the oxen-born bees. Throughout the book, Sacken provides detailed observations and analysis, drawing on his extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of entomology. This book is a fascinating look at the intersection of mythology, history, and science, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the natural world and the ways in which humans have sought to understand it throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
