ISBN: 9789759727802 - mythology and symbols: symbols of goddess and fertility, ii (1 Ergebnisse)

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. 195 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. A specialized volume authored by Turkish researcher and art historian Mehmet Ateş. Published as part of his extensive research into ancient iconography, the book functions as a comprehensive guide tracking how prehistoric symbols of motherhood and fertility have been preserved and transmitted over millennia through myths, rituals, and visual arts. Core Themes and Concepts • The Mother Goddess and Earth: Ateş explores the ancient conceptual link between the life-giving, nurturing forces of women and the cyclical patterns of nature. The "Mother Goddess" represents the reproduction of the entire world ("Mother of Earth"). • Decoding Hidden Information: The text argues that ancient peoples hid deep anatomical, psychological, and agricultural insights inside mythological expressions and geometry rather than purely superstitious rituals. • Visual Iconography: The book is heavily illustrated with architectural details, talismans, and traditional motifs (such as those found in Anatolian weaves and Turkish tiles) to map out how communication networks functioned across ancient civilisations.…