Spiders and spinsters; women and mythology
- 3d paperback printing 1985
- Albuquerque, NM Univ. of New Mexico Press c1982
- xii, 340p.; illus.; bibliog. refs.; bibliog.; index
Symbol of Spider : Chapt. 1: Spiders and spinsters: myth and symbol, p1-44.. Symbol of Spinster : Chapt. 1: Spiders and spinsters: myth and symbol, p1-44.. Menstruation : Chapt. 4: Moon, menstruation, menopause: myth and ritual, p155-195.. Menopause : Chapt. 4: Moon, menstruation, menopause: myth and ritual, p155-195.. Moon (In Religion, Folklore, etc.) : Chapt. 4: Moon, menstruation, menopause: myth and ritual, p155-195.. Symbolism of Moon : Chapt. 4: Moon, menstruation, menopause: myth and ritual, p155-195.. Rites and Ceremonies : Chapt. 4: Moon, menstruation, menopause: myth and ritual, p155-195.. Heroines : Chapt. 5: Heroines: myth as model, p197-233.. Matriarchy : Chapt. 6: Origins and matriarchy: myth as charter, p235-284.. Mysteries, Religious : Chapt. 3: Guides: myth and mystery, p97-154.. Symbolism of Weaving : Spinning and weaving - theme and style of book.. Goddesses : Chapt. 2: Goddesses: Myth as Rorschach, p45-96.. Signs and Symbols : Related to women.. Symbolism of Bird : see index.
'Texts and graphics about women as they are depicted in the mythologies of the Americas and classical and Judeo-Christian tradition....Spinning and weaving provide the theme and style.'
Paperback (Katerbound)
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Tales Textile Fabrics (in Religion, Folklore, etc.) Clothing and Dress Workmanship Women--Folklore Women--Mythology Symbolism of Spider Symbolism of Spinster Menstruation Menopause Moon (In Religion, Folklore, etc.) Symbolism of Moon Rites and Ceremonies Women heroes Matriarchy Mysteries, Religious Symbolism of Weaving Goddesses Signs and Symbols Symbolism of Bird