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The Queen of Heaven. a New Interpretation of the Goddess in Ancient Near Eastern Art

The Queen of Heaven. a New Interpretation of the Goddess in Ancient Near Eastern Art

The Queen of Heaven. a New Interpretation of the Goddess in Ancient Near Eastern Art

Gavin White

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Solaria Publications
Año de edición:
2013
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Folclore, mitos y leyendas
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9780955903717
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’The Queen of Heaven’ is a step-by-step guide to the symbolism of the so-called ’fertility religions’ of the antique worlds. With over 150 illustrations, it is the indispensable guide to the nature and meaning of many of the major symbols found in ancient art and mythology. 3

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