Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects

The classic guide to the history and mythology of women''s emblems.This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features:- Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object- twenty-one 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 referenceThree-Rayed SunThe sun suspended in heaven by three powers, perhaps the Triple Goddess who gave birth to it (see Three-Way Motifs).Corn DollyAn 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).TongueIn 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.