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Chargement... The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects (original 1988; édition 1988)par Barbara G. Walker
Information sur l'oeuvreThe Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects par Barbara G. Walker (1988)
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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). Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Hermetic Cross [with picture of what looks like an anchor--a cross bisecting a semi-circle]
This version of the Christian cross was adapted from the sign of Hermes. Some said it was a "hermaphroditic" sign of male and female principles together: the male god (cross) arising from the female (crescent moon). Since the moon was a common symbol for all forms of the Virgin Mother including even her Christianized, mortalized one, the Hermetic cross was often interpreted as an emblem of Christ born of the virgin. 1
1. Koch, 12
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This is the definition of the same term at http://symboldictionary.net
This alchemical symbol, most often referred to as the Cross of Hermes, appears mainly in watermarks used by printers during the English Renaissance, were usually attributed patronage of their craft to the god Hermes. The emblem’s lower portion represents the hermetic maxim, “as above, so below,” and is related to the Masonic square and compass. The upper numeral “4″ is the sacred number of Hermes and represents the four directions and the the crossroads sacred to the god. This is the “sign of the cross” used by kabbalists; this self-blessing was later adopted by the Church of Rome.
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Somewhat different--and notably that definition lacks a female dimension. Regardless, the book is fun to browse. (