num_pages: 112
description: The Virgin Mary is a dazzling icon, frequently escaping from the Church's strict constraints. She is a symbol of faith and hope, as well as one of beauty and celebration. This book explores the many faces of the Virgin Mary around the world and the rites and ceremonies associated with her.
language: English
title: The Cult of the Virgin: Offerings, Ornaments, and Festivals
titlecomplete: The Cult of the Virgin: Offerings, Ornaments, and Festivals
genres: Anthropology, Religion
ratings_count: 19
publisher: Thames & Hudson