Book
The deer goddess of ancient Siberia: a study in the ecology of belief
E. J. Brill • 55 • Published In 1993 • Pages: xxii, 291
By: Jacobson, Esther.
Abstract
Jacobson explores the symbolism found in the art of the Scytho-Siberian world. The image of the deer occurs throughout the Eurasian Steppe and was a central symbol to the Early Nomads and their mythic traditions. Jacobson explores the meaning behind the deer's image (and related images such as trees and birds) from its probable first occurrence in the Neolithic in Siberia to the Iron Age and how that image changed through space and time. Other authors' theories about the meaning behind the art of the Early Nomads are presented. Jacobson concludes that the deer image probably represented the Great Mother and her role in the cycle of death and rebirth.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Central Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2000
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 2800 BP-2100 BP (8th to 1st century B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Early Nomads; China, Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Russia, and Uzbekistan
- Notes
- by Esther Jacobson
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-262) and index
- LCCN
- 92015500
- LCSH
- Asia, Central--Antiquities