Goddesses Who Rule
Author | : Elisabeth Benard |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2000-09-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780195352948 |
ISBN-13 | : 0195352947 |
Rating | : 4/5 (947 Downloads) |
Download or read book Goddesses Who Rule written by Elisabeth Benard and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2000-09-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Goddesses often are labeled as one-dimensional forces of nature or fertility. In examining a number of goddesses whose primary role is sovereignty, this volume reveals the rich diversity of goddess traditions. Drawn from a variety of cultural and historical settings, the goddesses described here include Inanna of ancient Sumer, Oshun of Nigeria, and Cihuacoatl of pre-historical America.