Barbara G. Walker

The woman's encyclopedia of myths and secrets

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).

The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects

Adaptations of twenty-eight classic fairy tales feature formerly passive female characters as bold, archetypal role models

Feminist Fairy Tales

A Treasury of Knitting Patterns

Knitting from the Top

Discovering the Virgin, Mother, and Crone

The Skeptical Feminist

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.

Woman of Age, Wisdom, and Power

The Crone

The Craft of Cable-stitch Knitting

The Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets

Traces the history of tarot cards, discusses the meaning and background of each card, and shows how to interpret the card's predictions about the future

Origins, History, and Symbolism

The Secrets of the Tarot

Through an analysis of biblical appropriation of Goddess-based religions and women interviewees' comments, the author of Feminist Fairy Tales and The Women's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects reveals women's growing discovery of "thealogy" alternatives to patriarchal theology. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Equal Rites for Modern Women

Restoring the Goddess

A comprehensive reference on mythology, anthropology, religion and sexuality from a feminist point of view.

Women's Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets

Mosaic Knitting

A beginner's manual to learn how to knit including directions for 63 squares each demonstrating a special knitting technique which can all be joined to make an afghan.

Barbara Walker's Learn-to-knit Afghan Book

A dictionary of feminine symbols and important objects introduces important figures and sacred beliefs in history and mythology, and describes the origins of such symbols while providing accompanying illustrations.

Extraordinary independent scholar of comparative religion and mythology Walker examines a time when the Goddess and her consort/son ruled supreme and forward into the era when the patriarchy usurped Her worship.

Barbara G. Walker

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