[The egg--symbol and myth]
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German]
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[The egg--symbol and myth]
[Article in
German]
Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr.
1991 Apr.
Abstract
The egg is one of the most ancient symbols in mankind. This is exemplified on the basis of various myths--cosmogony, theogony, magic witchcraft for healing and defence--originating from different pre-Christian and Christian cultures.
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