The Woman’s Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred
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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).
Publisher : HarperOne; First Edition (November 2, 1988)
Language : English
Paperback : 576 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062509233
ISBN-13 : 978-0062509239
Item Weight : 1.75 pounds
Dimensions : 6.12 x 1.44 x 9.25 inches
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Bridgette –
Very insightful!
I’ve just started reading it and it’s deep. I think this book is perfect for getting in tune with the divine Goddess. As well as learning the true pre-patriarchal meaning of certain symbols. If your curious about symbolism and have an open mind I say give it a read. The book came a day earlier than they said it would come which is great!
Linda Robinson –
Recapturing Women’s Art
This massive compilation of symbols that used to belong to women and the goddess is a book I keep on my desk, next to Birds of Michigan, and Wildflowers. This is a reference book writers and artists can use often in their work. Walker doesn’t take up room with justification for interpretation – history is in the potsherd. Consider that the ubiquitous modern use of “god” and male sacred imagery claims preeminence in antiquity, although the masculine role in procreation wasn’t known for thousands of years. Most symbols, and iconic depictions were feminine; representative of the power of nature that was observable, even before the written word. Like most of recorded history, the powers that took the power write the books and redrew the pictures. Walker changes that here. I would have liked to have discovered this book a few decades ago, but I’m glad it’s here for me now.
I love my new book. I learning some new incredible pieces of knowledge and wisdom that I had hoped for and plus more. The package came swiftly and the book was is great condition. –
If you love knowledge and wisdom you will greatly love this book
I didn’t have too many dislikes, the pros outweighed the cons when getting this book. Now if you were expecting it to be like the woman’s encyclopedia of myths and secrets deep you’re not really going to get that but you are going to get direct meaninh of whatever subject your soul chooses to go on. I love how the author has it section out such as symbols of deity signs to the zodiac to nature to even supernatural phenomenon. To those that are into goddess worship or viewing different esoteric things you will surely love this book.
wren –
Wonderful Herstory of Symbols & Lore~ Goddess friendly!
One of my all-time favorite dictionaries. Nothing compares so far to this compendium of woman’s history & symbolic lore. I can get lost in this book as one thing leads to another. I have learned a lot from it and it’s my go-to in art making and tying things together (metaphorically, shall we say!).A note to the author/editors: One thing I would like to see changed is the back of the book with all of the terms- some of them have so many page numbers, I’d like to see their main article (if one exists for the word) emboldened so it’s easier to find! Sometimes I go searching for the main article of something and have to turn to 20 other pages before I find it!
Starlight –
I love this book
I love this book. There’s so much I didn’t know about women’s history & symbolisms. Barbara Walker’s work helped me understand the extent & the things some men will do for POWER. Barbara’s work also helped me understand that there’s no such thing as religions. What men call God & religion are mere mind-control institutions they fabricated with women’s ancient history & ideologies which they then usurped & reversed to reflect their dominance over women & the world.Humans in this planet deserve to learn ALL histories, not just the history the Victor wants the people to know. I will be the first to recognize hat “WE HAVE BEEN DUPED”. I never would’ve imagined that our ancient mothers & fathers venerated & worshipped the Earth Mother Goddess as the true LORD, GOD/ GODDESS, SAVIOR, etc. This explains why these institution are full of so many different types of criminals. These men are not who they say they are. The stories they tell us are not what they say they are either. They’re just business men who will stop at nothing for CONTROL, MONEY & POWER.
RayBlahBlah –
I have her other Dictionary, it’s great, too
Barbara Walker’s research so resonates with me that as soon as I saw that this book was published I jumped to buy it. I have shared information from this and her other books broadly. In fact, I bought copies of her first dictionary for my daughter and daughter-in-law to offer them more fuel for empowerment. I hope she keeps doing more and more research and writing more and more and I have an opportunity to buy her works.
Tse Chiu Minq –
Has everything that I need to know
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Danielle K. Sawyer –
The first edition cover is different then that of the …
The first edition cover is different then that of the picture on Amazon. The difference through me off at first as I thought the book I purchased was not as up to date as the one advertised that I thought I was purchasing. Keep this in mind as it could make some not give you the positive rating you may deserve which is why I gave a 4 instead of 5.
Michelle Cornish –
This book is more than I could have hoped for. So many symbols and objects I would never have guessed to be included are between the covers of this book. Also arrived really quickly!
lorraine –
Above and beyond my expectations
Kundin –
Schnelle Lieferung, Buch ist wie erwartet einfach nur toll!
Dianilu –
Un libro de sabiduría femenina y conocimiento sagrado
Merlin –
Barbara Walker is a legend of these times. . . Just like Robert Svoboda . . . Anything she writes is an academic treat. . . Makes us wish Dan Brown was put away in a place where the sun don’t shine ! ! !