Image from Google Jackets

Spiders and spinsters; women and mythology

By: Material type: TextTextAlbuquerque, NM Univ. of New Mexico Press c1982Edition: 3d paperback printing 1985Description: xii, 340p.; illus.; bibliog. refs.; bibliog.; indexContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0-8263-0644-6
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GR470 .W44 1982
Abstract: '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.'
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
Holdings
Item type Home library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books Zeller Library M.Wei (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available B02871

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)

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.

About the Institute

The C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the study and dissemination of the views of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung. His works focus on psychological insight, development of consciousness, and growth. More information

Find a Psychotherapist

By Name or Location

Join our Mailing List

Contact Us

C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles
10349 West Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Office open: Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Phone: (310) 556-1193
Fax: (310) 556-2290
E-mail: administration@junginla.org