{"product_id":"the-womans-dictionary-of-symbols-and-sacred-objects-9780062509239","title":"The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 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 \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Introductory essays for each section \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 753 entries and 636 illustrations \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Alphabetical index for easy reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree-Rayed Sun The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCorn 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTongue 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmic 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbara G. Walker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperOne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/1988\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.44lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.23h x 6.14w x 1.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062509239\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWalker, Barbara G.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eBarbara G. Walker, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets, The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSacred Objects, \u003c\/em\u003e and many other books, is a member of the Morris Museum Mineralogical Society and the Trailside Mineral Club of the New Jersey Earth Science Association.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Barbara G. Walker \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47645100343453,"sku":"9780062509239","price":49.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c721404a-f638-4b2b-8ca1-639160bf7e15.jpg?v=1770751009","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-womans-dictionary-of-symbols-and-sacred-objects-9780062509239","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}