The Concept of the Goddess
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- Synopsis
- The Concept of the Goddess explores the function and nature of goddesses and their cults in many cultures, including:* Celtic* Roman* Norse* Caucasian* Japanese traditions.The contributors explore the reasons for the existence of so many goddesses in the mythology of patriarchal societies and show that goddesses have also assumed more masculine roles, with war, hunting and sovereignty being equally important aspects of their cults.
- Copyright:
- 1996
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 208 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781134641512
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780415144216, 9780415197892, 9780203456385
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 03/22/21
- Copyrighted By:
- Sandra Billington and Miranda Green
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
- Edited by:
- Sandra Billington
- Edited by:
- Miranda Green