The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects

A guide to the history and mythology of female-related symbols, this book provides both visual and textual studies of sacred and esoteric symbols including magical, sexual, holy, philosophical, ritualistic, natural and supernatural ideas and objects. In this, author Barbara G. Walker 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