The Woman S Dictionary Of Symbols And Sacred Objects
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The Woman s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects
Author | : Barbara G. Walker |
Publsiher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 2626 |
Release | : 2013-05-07 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780062288875 |
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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).
The Woman s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects
Author | : Barbara G. Walker |
Publsiher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 580 |
Release | : 1988-11-02 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780062509239 |
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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).
The Crone
Author | : Barbara G. Walker |
Publsiher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 275 |
Release | : 2013-04-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780062288882 |
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A probing account of the honored place of older women in ancient matriarchal societies restores to contemporary women an energizing symbol of self-value, power, and respect.
Feminist Fairy Tales
Author | : Barbara G. Walker |
Publsiher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 329 |
Release | : 2013-04-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780062288356 |
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Prominent feminist author Barbara Walker has revamped, retold, and infused with life some of your favorite classic fairy tales. No longer are women submissive, helpless creatures in need of redemption through the princely male! Instead they are vibrantly alive, strong women who take fate into their own hands.
The Woman s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
Author | : Barbara G. Walker |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 1121 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Folklore |
ISBN | : 0044409540 |
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A feminist encyclopaedia focusing on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality. Discover where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from, why mama is a word understood in nearly all languages and whether there really was a female Pope.
An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols
Author | : J. C. Cooper |
Publsiher | : Thames & Hudson |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1987-03-17 |
Genre | : Design |
ISBN | : 9780500770917 |
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In nearly 1500 entries, many of them strikingly and often surprisingly illustrated, J. C. Cooper has documented the history and evolution of symbols from prehistory to our own day. With over 200 illustrations and lively, informative and often ironic texts, she discusses and explains an enormous variety of symbols extending from the Arctic to Dahomey, from the Iroquois to Oceana, and coming from systems as diverse as Tao, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Tantra, the cult of Cybele and the Great Goddess, the Pre-Columbian religions of the Western Hemisphere and the Voodoo cults of Brazil and West Africa.
Relaxercise
Author | : David Zemach-Bersi |
Publsiher | : HarperOne |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 1990-05-10 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 0062509926 |
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The Extraordinary Exercise ProgramBased on the Revolutionary Body-Improvement SystemDeveloped by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais With these brief (ten to thirty minutes) exercises, anyone can learn to improve their posture, flexibility, and physical comfort, and end the energy drain caused by muscular tension. This popular application of techniques -- never before available in such an easy-to-use form -- targets such key areas as the lower back, shoulders, neck, spine, eyes, feet, and jaw. Enhanced vitality and elimination of pain and stress will be yours through these thoroughly researched and patient-tested techniques that actually reprogram the neuromuscular system.
The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols The Ultimate A Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac
Author | : Adele Nozedar |
Publsiher | : HarperCollins UK |
Total Pages | : 20 |
Release | : 2010-01-21 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 9780007283965 |
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Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find.