9780062509239-0062509233-The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects

The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects

ISBN-13: 9780062509239
ISBN-10: 0062509233
Edition: First Edition
Author: Barbara G. Walker
Publication date: 1988
Publisher: HarperOne
Format: Paperback 576 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780062509239
ISBN-10: 0062509233
Edition: First Edition
Author: Barbara G. Walker
Publication date: 1988
Publisher: HarperOne
Format: Paperback 576 pages

Summary

The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects (ISBN-13: 9780062509239 and ISBN-10: 0062509233), written by authors Barbara G. Walker, was published by HarperOne in 1988. With an overall rating of 4.4 stars, it's a notable title among other Dictionaries (Dictionaries & Thesauruses, Mythology & Folklore, Encyclopedias & Subject Guides, Religion, Communication, Words, Language & Grammar , History, Religious Studies, Feminist Theory, Women's Studies) books. You can easily purchase or rent The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects (Paperback, Used) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Dictionaries books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.9.

Description

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).

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