How long does it take to read The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects?
The Woman's Dictionary of Symbols and Sacred Objects by Barbara G. Walker takes about 10 hours 19 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 10 hours 19 minutes
A week or two of reading
First published 1988. 563 pages, about 154,825 words.
21 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 17 hours 12 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 10 hours 19 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 6 hours 27 minutes |
The page count is the median across 5 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"This fascinating guide to the history and mythology of woman-related symbols features: Unique organization by shape of symbol or type of sacred object; 21 diifferent sections including Round and Oval Motifs, Sacred Objects, Secular-Sacred Objects, Rituals, Deities' Signs, Supernaturals, Body Parts, Nature, Birds, Plants, Minerals, Stones and Shells, and more; Introductory essays for each section; 753 entries and 636 illustrations; Alphabetical index for easy reference"--from Publisher description.
Subjects: Women, Folklore, Symbolism, Symbolism in folklore, Signs and symbols, Symbolisme
