The Moon: Myth an Image.JULES CASHFORD Telling stories about the moon began as an ancient activity. Lunar LUNAR. That which belongs to the moon; relating to the moon as a lunar month. See Month. images appear in the earliest rock carvings, and they still fascinate us. Cashford explores the myths, symbols, and poetic musings inspired by the moon, from Paleolithic times to the modern day. The story outlines our profound relationship with the moon and its influence on the tides, our calendar, and our understanding of the cycle of life. Cashford traces secular Secular An adjective used to describe a long-term time frame, usually at least 10 years. Notes: For example, in his book "Stocks For the Long Run", Jeremy Siegel (finance professor at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) argues that equity securities customs back to their sacred, lunar source, as interpreted by human thought. This book combines scores of images with a rich tapestry tapestry, hand-woven fabric of plain weave made without shuttle or drawboy, the design of weft threads being threaded into the warp with fingers or a bobbin. of myth and history to provide a unique view of our neighbor in space. Originally published in Britain Britain (brĭt`ən), alternate term for Great Britain, comprised of England, Scotland, and Wales. Often used synonymously with the United Kingdom, the name Britain is derived from Britannia, in 2002. FWEW, 2003, 399 p., hardcover, b&w photos/illus., hardcover, $2S. PS. |
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