The Woman´s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
The Woman´s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets Do You Know... why "mama" is a word understood in nearly all languages? where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from? whether there really was a…
Specifikacia The Woman´s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
The Woman´s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets
Do You Know... why "mama" is a word understood in nearly all languages? where the legend of a cat's nine lives comes from?
whether there really was a female pope? how the custom of kissing began? why Cinderella's glass slipper was so important to the Prince?The answers to these and countless other intriguing questions are given in this compulsively readable, feminist encyclopedia.
Twenty-five years in preparation, this unique, comprehensive sourcebook focuses on mythology anthropology, religion, and sexuality to uncover precisely what other encyclopedias leave out or misrepresent. The Woman's Encyclopedia presents the fascinating stories behind word origins, legends, superstitions, and customs. A browser's delight and an indispensable resource, it offers 1,350 entries on magic, witchcraft, fairies, elves, giants, goddesses, gods, and
Of Myths and Mothers
Myths of the World
Myths of the Asanas
Myths of the Family
Myths of the Norsemen