Return to a time when goddesses ruled, and places of worship existed around breastlike mountains, or within womblike caves. For women especially, these figures offer a refreshing alternative to patriarchal religions, but everyone will find the differences from current theologies thought-provoking. Plentiful historical detail and reproductions of artwork dedicated to female deities attest to their persistence -- even Christianity assimilated them. Pore through legends and myths, and encounter a diversity of saints, hags, and spring goddesses. Develop a itinerary for searching out your own goddess using the well-organized listing of towns, churches, and monuments as a guide.
- ISBN10 071372644X
- ISBN13 9780713726442
- Publish Date 11 September 1997
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 6 April 1999
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
- Imprint Cassell Illustrated
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English