Εσώφυλλο της ‘Ιστορίας Χρονολογικής της Νήσου Κύπρου’ του Αρχιμ. Κυπριανού(1788).
Reference by Archim. Kyprianos (1788) in his book "Ιστορία Χρονολογική της Νήσου Κύπρου" to the species of edible animals and poultry, which existed on the island in the 18th century
Functional and symbolic role
The edible animals that were available in the 18th century, according to the writings of Archim. Kyprianos in his book Χρονολογική Ιστορία της Νήσου Κύπρου were: cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and buffaloes. As regards to poultry, hens, geese, ducks and turkeys are mentioned. Goats, sheep and pigs were found in large quantities. A particular mention is made of the sheep which had a long tail (known as vakla, i.e. sheep fat used in cooking).(Archim. Kyprianos, 1788, p.549)
Additional information and bibliography
Archimandrite Kyprianos (1788) Ιστορία Χρονολογική της Νήσου Κύπρου, Evagoras Press, Nicosia.
Stalo Lazarou