Walker, Barbara G.
The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
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- ISBN 13:
- 9780062509253
- author:
- Walker, Barbara G.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperSanFrancisco
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1983
- Pages:
- 1136
- Dimensions:
- 23.22 x 15.6 x 4.75 centimetres
- Genre:
- Myths & mythology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating stories behind word origins, legends, superstitions, and customs in this comprehensive encyclopedia. Twenty-five years in preparation, The Woman's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets delves into the prepatriarchal origins of various concepts, uncovering hidden pockets of history and custom. With 1,350 entries covering magic, witchcraft, fairies, and psychological anomalies, as well as ideas of the soul, reincarnation, and ancient attitudes toward sex and death, this book offers a fresh perspective on our cultural heritage.
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