{"product_id":"the-womans-dictionary-of-symbols-and-sacred-objects-1","title":"The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects","description":"This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features:\nUnique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object\n21 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\nIntroductory essays for each section\n753 entries and 636 illustrations\nAlphabetical index for easy reference\nThree-Rayed Sun The sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs).\nCorn 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).\nTongue 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).\nCosmic 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).\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0062509233\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0062509233.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Walker, Barbara G.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518802796602,"sku":"DBV.0062509233.G","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0062509233-0_ec52c5c5-f60d-4e8a-b7d7-fa58525745bb.jpg?v=1783914339","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-womans-dictionary-of-symbols-and-sacred-objects-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}