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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062509233
ISBN-139780062509239
eBay Product ID (ePID)18647
Product Key Features
Number of Pages576 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWoman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects
Publication Year1988
SubjectDictionaries, Reference, Trivia
TypeNot Available
AuthorBarbara G. Walker
Subject AreaReligion, Reference
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight25.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN88-045158
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal306.4/082
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisThis fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object 21 different sections including Round and Oval Motifs, Sacred Objects, Secular-Sacred Objects, Rituals, Deities' Signs, Supernaturals, Body Parts, Nature, Birds, Plants, Minerals, Stones and Shells, and more Introductory essays for each section 753 entries and 636 illustrations Alphabetical index for easy reference Three-Rayed Sun The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs). Corn Dolly An embodiment of the harvest to be set in the center of the harvest dance, or fed to the cattle to make them thrive year round' (see Secular-Sacred Objects). Tongue In Asia, the extended tongue was a sign of life-force as the tongue between the lips imitated the sacred lingam-yoni: male within female genital. Sticking out the tongue is still a polite sign of greeting in northern India and Tibet (see Body Parts). Cosmic Egg In ancient times the primeval universe-or the Great Mother-took the form of an egg. It carried all numbers and letters within an ellipse, to show that everything is contained within one form at the beginning (see Round and Oval Motifs)., This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object 21 different sections including Round and Oval Motifs, Sacred Objects, Secular-Sacred Objects, Rituals, Deities' Signs, Supernaturals, Body Parts, Nature, Birds, Plants, Minerals, Stones and Shells, and more Introductory essays for each section 753 entries and 636 illustrations Alphabetical index for easy reference Three-Rayed Sun The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs). Corn Dolly An embodiment of the harvest to be set in the center of the harvest dance, or fed to the cattle to 'make them thrive year round' (see Secular-Sacred Objects). Tongue In Asia, the extended tongue was a sign of life-force as the tongue between the lips imitated the sacred lingam-yoni: male within female genital. Sticking out the tongue is still a polite sign of greeting in northern India and Tibet (see Body Parts). Cosmic Egg In ancient times the primeval universe-or the Great Mother-took the form of an egg. It carried all numbers and letters within an ellipse, to show that everything is contained within one form at the beginning (see Round and Oval Motifs).
LC Classification NumberCB475.W35 1988
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- 15. Sep. 2021
Excellent Resource
A great reference book that provides a wealth of information for those interested in ancient myths, goddess religious topics and related subjects. Engaging and easy to read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 23. Mai. 2024
Great to work with. as described
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