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The Horses of Neptune, illustration by Walter Crane, 1893.. Horse symbolism is the study of the representation of the horse in mythology, religion, folklore, art, literature and psychoanalysis as a symbol, in its capacity to designate, to signify an abstract concept, beyond the physical reality of the quadruped animal.
Making the beast with two backs is a euphemistic metaphor for two persons engaged in sexual intercourse. It refers to the situation in which a couple—in the missionary position , on their sides, kneeling, or standing—cling to each other as if a single creature, with their backs to the outside.
References A ace Slang for the drug acepromazine or acetyl promazine (trade names Atravet or Acezine), which is a sedative : 3 commonly used on horses during veterinary treatment, but also illegal in the show ring. Also abbreviated ACP. action The way a horse elevates its legs, knees, hock, and feet. : 3 Also includes how the horse uses its shoulder, humerus, elbow, and stifle; most often used ...
The relationship between women and horses has been addressed by sociologists, ethnologists, and anthropologists, and also by psychoanalysts. Equestrian sports offer a unique perspective for gender studies, as they are the only sporting domain where men and women compete directly against each other in the same events at international and Olympic levels.
The horse should be allowed a short break, before being suddenly asked to gallop his fastest away from other horses. He should then be halted, turned, and galloped back toward them. The horse should never be dismounted near other horses nor a group of people, but on the exercising ground where he was worked.
Onocentaur with no front legs from Curious Creatures in Zoology by John Ashton, 1890 The onocentaur is similar to the centaur , but part- human part- donkey . However, unlike a centaur, which is portrayed with four legs , the onocentaur is often portrayed with only two legs , and some artwork depicts it with no front legs on the donkey part of ...
The term true lover's knot, also called true love knot or simply love-knot amongst others, is used for many distinct knots. The association of knots with the symbolism of love , friendship and affection dates back to antiquity (although the term itself is attested from the late 1300s). [ 2 ]
Theo Jansen's linkage. When the blue line at the right end of the picture is driven in a clockwise rotary motion, the leg (blue triangle at the bottom) executes a walking motion. Relative (dimensionless) proportions shown. Theo Jansen's kinetic sculpture Strandbeest. A wind-driven walking machine. A Strandbeest in action