Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Shambhala
Pages
510
Description
A superbly produced book of full-page color photographs of artworks and artifacts, accompanied by interpretive commentaries by historian of religions George R. Elder, Ph.D., plus bibliographies and index. The works of art are arranged thematically in chapters focusing on particular body parts that are the symbolic objects of art and ritual. This illuminating book is certain to become a valued source of pleasure and insight for a wide range of readers.
Description
Table of Contents:
Cosmos and Creation.
Center of the World.
Sacred Animals.
Monsters.
Goddesses.
Gods.
Sacred Marriage.
The Divine Child.
Sacred Kingship.
Saviors.
Heroes and Heroines.
Duality and Reconciliation.
Revelation.
Death.
Transformation.
Cosmos and Creation.
Center of the World.
Sacred Animals.
Monsters.
Goddesses.
Gods.
Sacred Marriage.
The Divine Child.
Sacred Kingship.
Saviors.
Heroes and Heroines.
Duality and Reconciliation.
Revelation.
Death.
Transformation.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
510 p.; 12.25 inches
ISBN
0877734798 / 9780877734796
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Call number
PHIL C.000