title: [The egg--symbol and myth].
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.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hilbrich
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002835:Christianity; D004531:Eggs; D009229:Mythology; D013561:Symbolism
vernacular_title: Das Ei--Symbol und Mythos.