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, and Stones and Shells
- Introductory essays for each section
- 753 entries and 636 illustrations
- Alphabetical index for easy reference
Discover the meaning behind symbols including:
- Three-Rayed Sun - The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it
- 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'
- 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.
- 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.
