The Woman S Dictionary Of Symbols And Sacred Objects

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 2626 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780062288875

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The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

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).

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1988-11-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780062509239

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The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

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).

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780062288882

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The Crone by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

A probing account of the honored place of older women in ancient matriarchal societies restores to contemporary women an energizing symbol of self-value, power, and respect.

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1121 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Folklore
ISBN : 0044409540

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The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

A feminist encyclopaedia focusing on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality. Discover where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from, why mama is a word understood in nearly all languages and whether there really was a female Pope.

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780062288356

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Feminist Fairy Tales by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

Prominent feminist author Barbara Walker has revamped, retold, and infused with life some of your favorite classic fairy tales. No longer are women submissive, helpless creatures in need of redemption through the princely male! Instead they are vibrantly alive, strong women who take fate into their own hands.

Author : J. C. Cooper
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1987-03-17
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780500770917

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An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols by J. C. Cooper Pdf

In nearly 1500 entries, many of them strikingly and often surprisingly illustrated, J. C. Cooper has documented the history and evolution of symbols from prehistory to our own day. With over 200 illustrations and lively, informative and often ironic texts, she discusses and explains an enormous variety of symbols extending from the Arctic to Dahomey, from the Iroquois to Oceana, and coming from systems as diverse as Tao, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Tantra, the cult of Cybele and the Great Goddess, the Pre-Columbian religions of the Western Hemisphere and the Voodoo cults of Brazil and West Africa.

Author : Adele Nozedar
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2010-01-21
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780007283965

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The Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols: The Ultimate A–Z Guide from Alchemy to the Zodiac by Adele Nozedar Pdf

Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find.

Author : Salicrow
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-13
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781623171933

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Jump Girl by Salicrow Pdf

The remarkable life story of growing up psychic and learning to work with Spirit, as told by a medium and psychic seer Carrying on traditions woven of her Blackfoot and Celtic roots, Salicrow is a natural psychic medium from a family with a long history of profound connection to the unseen world. In this intimate memoir, she tells the story of how she became aware of her gifts as a child, how she was taught and encouraged by her grandmother and father, and how for more than 25 years she has worked as a seer, using the Tarot and Runes as tools to help people communicate with their beloved dead, as well as to contact the guiding spirits who watch over them. Revealing what it feels like to be called to serve in the metaphysical world, she describes her experiences divining the future and revisiting the past, speaking with herself from prior lives, time traveling to do energetic healing work on the planet, learning from the spirits themselves, using kinetic force, continuing to study and hone her skills, and much more.

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Fair Winds Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : UOM:39015054399269

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The Essential Handbook of Women's Spirituality & Ritual by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

Among the topics explored are: how to form a women's spirituality group; holidays for women to celebrate; creating a personal altar; how to participate in guided meditations; the names of the goddeses; and celebrating female rites of passage.

Author : Adrian Frutiger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : UVA:X004260170

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Signs and Symbols by Adrian Frutiger Pdf

Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.

Author : Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,Eugene Rochberg-Halton,Eugene Halton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1981-10-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 052128774X

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The Meaning of Things by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,Eugene Rochberg-Halton,Eugene Halton Pdf

The meaning of things is a study of the significance of material possessions in contemporary urban life, and of the ways people carve meaning out of their domestic environment. Drawing on a survey of eighty families in Chicago who were interviewed on the subject of their feelings about common household objects, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Eugene Rochberg-Halton provide a unique perspective on materialism, American culture, and the self. They begin by reviewing what social scientists and philosophers have said about the transactions between people and things. In the model of 'personhood' that the authors develop, goal-directed action and the cultivation of meaning through signs assume central importance. They then relate theoretical issues to the results of their survey. An important finding is the distinction between objects valued for action and those valued for contemplation. The authors compare families who have warm emotional attachments to their homes with those in which a common set of positive meanings is lacking, and interpret the different patterns of involvement. They then trace the cultivation of meaning in case studies of four families. Finally, the authors address what they describe as the current crisis of environmental and material exploitation, and suggest that human capacities for the creation and redirection of meaning offer the only hope for survival. A wide range of scholars - urban and family sociologists, clinical, developmental and environmental psychologists, cultural anthropologists and philosophers, and many general readers - will find this book stimulating and compelling.

Author : Carl G. Jung
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307800558

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Man and His Symbols by Carl G. Jung Pdf

The landmark text about the inner workings of the unconscious mind—from the symbolism that unlocks the meaning of our dreams to their effect on our waking lives and artistic impulses—featuring more than a hundred images that break down Carl Jung’s revolutionary ideas “What emerges with great clarity from the book is that Jung has done immense service both to psychology as a science and to our general understanding of man in society.”—The Guardian “Our psyche is part of nature, and its enigma is limitless.” Since our inception, humanity has looked to dreams for guidance. But what are they? How can we understand them? And how can we use them to shape our lives? There is perhaps no one more equipped to answer these questions than the legendary psychologist Carl G. Jung. It is in his life’s work that the unconscious mind comes to be understood as an expansive, rich world just as vital and true a part of the mind as the conscious, and it is in our dreams—those personal, integral expressions of our deepest selves—that it communicates itself to us. A seminal text written explicitly for the general reader, Man and His Symbolsis a guide to understanding the symbols in our dreams and using that knowledge to build fuller, more receptive lives. Full of fascinating case studies and examples pulled from philosophy, history, myth, fairy tales, and more, this groundbreaking work—profusely illustrated with hundreds of visual examples—offers invaluable insight into the symbols we dream that demand understanding, why we seek meaning at all, and how these very symbols affect our lives. By illuminating the means to examine our prejudices, interpret psychological meanings, break free of our influences, and recenter our individuality, Man and His Symbols proves to be—decades after its conception—a revelatory, absorbing, and relevant experience.

Author : Barbara G. Walker
Publisher : Humanist Press
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0931779561

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Belief & Unbelief by Barbara G. Walker Pdf

Walker's 22 new essays cover the spectrum, from "The Islamic Holocaust" being perpetrated against women to the dizziness of crystal-gazers in "Encountering the New Age." Walker explains in depth how religion has been perverted from its naturalistic roots in the celebration of the mystery of new life to a patriarchal orgy of violence. In "Does Religion Make People Good?," Walker responds with an emphatic "No ," citing extensive evidence of "Bible Morality" to produce today's Christian "God the Monster." Women have borne the brunt of patriarchal religion's evils - Walker even argues cogently for "Religion As the Root of Sexism." Yet in her conclusion, "Family and the Future," the ever-upbeat Walker imagines a return to the original, best traditions of religion as a metaphor for the wonder of the universe.

Author : Martha Ann,Dorothy Myers Imel
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Goddesses
ISBN : 019509199X

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Goddesses in World Mythology by Martha Ann,Dorothy Myers Imel Pdf

Covering 3,000 years of goddess worship, and offering unprecedented access to information on more than 11,000 goddesses, nymphs, demons, and deified women, this fascinating book explores hundreds of cultures the world over that have worshipped female divinities. 100 illustrations.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9979903473

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Amazon by Anonim Pdf