The woman's dictionary of symbols and sacred objects
By: Barbara G. Walker.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco; HarperOne
Published: 1988
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 563
Subjects: Symbolism in folklore; Women -- Folklore
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 diifferent 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"--from Publisher description.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 529-536.
Includes index.