An Egg at Easter: A Folklore Study

Name: An Egg at Easter: A Folklore Study
Brand: Indiana University Press
SKU: ByrdShop_0253319420
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hardcover – January 1, 1989

by Newall, Venetia

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ISBN-13: 9780253319425 ISBN-10: 0253319420

Publisher

Indiana University Press

Binding

hardcover

Published

January 1, 1989

Weight

1.8 lbs

Dimensions

22.90×3.80×15.20 cm

About this book

An Egg at Easter: A Folklore Study by Newall, Venetia. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780253319425.

An exhaustive study of the symbolism of eggs in many cultures and periods.Among the topics are creation, fertility, sacrifice, Easter, and games. Includes 24 color plates of decorated eggs, and many black- and-white reproductions of artwork and photographs. Appendices list egg-coloring substance from various countries, and discuss the goddess Eastre. A delightful book.