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. 1991 Apr;98(4):147-9.

[The egg--symbol and myth]

[Article in German]
P Hilbrich
  • PMID: 1712265

[The egg--symbol and myth]

[Article in German]
P Hilbrich. 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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