Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines [2 volumes]
- ISBN-10
- 0313349908
- ISBN-13
- 9780313349904
- Category
- Body, Mind & Spirit
- Pages
- 641
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-12-18
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO
- Author
- Patricia Monaghan
Description
This two-volume set provides a comprehensive guide to the vast array of feminine divine figures found throughout the world. • Coverage of thousands of goddesses describe their myths and images, as well as how they were honored by their worshipers • Organization by region permits in-depth study of specific religious traditions • Includes 40 line drawings by renowned mythic artist Hrana Janto, based on original works from various cultures • Extensive bibliographies on each of the 30 cultures represented draw from the fields of classics, anthropology, folklore, literature, and psychology
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