Golden Goddesses

Golden Goddesses
Author: Jill C. Nelson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 950
Release: 2013-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781593934071

This is the hardback version. Golden Goddesses vibrantly casts light upon twenty-five significant women involved in the erotic film industry during its Golden Era, between the years 1968-1985 when participation in adult productions was illegal. Profiling performers, directors, scriptwriters and costumers, Golden Goddesses is a palate of insights, intimacy, vulnerability and strength, as it immerses readers into the lives of these celebrated and audacious females. Featuring the author's own interviews with Marilyn Chambers, Seka, Kay Parker, Rhonda Jo Petty, Serena, Georgina Spelvin, Juliet Anderson, Candida Royalle, Sharon Mitchell, Gloria Leonard, Annie Sprinkle, Ann Perry, Jody Maxwell, Barbara Mills, Veronica Hart, Kelly Nichols, Ginger Lynn, Kitten Natividad, Amber Lynn, Laurie Holmes, Christy Canyon, Julia St. Vincent, Roberta Findlay, Nina Hartley and Raven Touchstone, Golden Goddesses also includes film highlights and more than 300 photos. These fascinating women of classic adult film are presented with depth, sensitivity, and historical scope while capturing the quintessence of a rebellious spirit from days gone by.

The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus

The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus
Author: Aliki
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 52
Release: 1997-01-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0064461890

Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought to life again by Aliki in this splendid, panoramic look at the amazing stories and characters of Greek legend. "[Will meet the] demand for basic information on the gods and goddesses at the primary level."—BL. "Aliki's fans will welcome her introduction to these famous Greeks."—SLJ. 1994 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)

Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines [2 volumes]

Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines [2 volumes]
Author: Patricia Monaghan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2009-12-18
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0313349908

This two-volume set provides a comprehensive guide to the vast array of feminine divine figures found throughout the world. Drawn from a variety of sources ranging from classical literature to early ethnographies to contemporary interpretations, the Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines provides a comprehensive introduction to the ways goddess figures have been viewed through the ages. This unique encyclopedia of over thousands of figures of feminine divinity describes the myths and attributes of goddesses and female spiritual powers from around the world. The two-volume set is organized by culture and religion, exploring the role of women in each culture's religious life and introducing readers to the background of each pantheon, as well as the individual figures who peopled it. Alternative names for important divinities are offered, as are lists of minor goddesses and their attributes. Interest in women's spirituality has grown significantly over the last 30 years, both among those who remain in traditional religions and those who explore spirituality outside those confines. This work speaks to them all.

The Great Goddesses of Egypt

The Great Goddesses of Egypt
Author: Barbara S. Lesko
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages: 338
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780806132020

The book presents in depth histories of the cults of seven major goddesses and many excerpts from their literature--hymns, prayers, and magical spells as well as descriptions of ritual, temples and clergy.

Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines

Encyclopedia of Goddesses and Heroines
Author: Patricia Monaghan, PhD
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2014-04-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 160868217X

More Than 1,000 Goddesses & Heroines from around the World Groundbreaking scholar Patricia Monaghan spent her life researching, writing about, and documenting goddesses and heroines from all religions and all corners of the globe. Her work demonstrated that from the beginning of recorded history, goddesses reigned alongside their male counterparts as figures of inspiration and awe. Drawing on anthropology, folklore, literature, and psychology, Monaghan’s vibrant and accessible encyclopedia covers female deities from Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, Asia and Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, as well as every major religious tradition.

Golden Arrows

Golden Arrows
Author: Iva Markicevic
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2020-03-11
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 9781949321135

Golden Arrows holds the magic of women writers from around the world, coming together through poetry to empower women readers. Embrace your inner goddess and strive to let your true self shine bright. Excerpt from the book: "We are the daughters of women warriors, troublemakers, queens who risked their reputations, freedom, and lives to build something better for us to inherit - traditions that we must continue; we owe it to our own daughters to leave behind a world in which they can dream. We have come together to remind us all that we are not alone. We wish for you to take comfort in these words and most of all, show you that in here, with us, we will all always have a home." Contributing authors to this project can be found on their various social media platforms: Iva Markicevic [email protected] Sundancer [email protected] Tumblrsundancerpoetry M.G.M. [email protected] Pinterest The Vibrant Kitchen & Home www.pinterest.com/chellemarriott Nina Green Instagram@nina_green_poetry Jessie Garber [email protected] Fahmida Instagram@fahmidapoetry Twitter@backtosunshine Phoebe Tee Instagram@phoebeelicious Sky Rose Heywood Instagram@skyrosepoetess

Mutating Goddesses

Mutating Goddesses
Author: Saswati Sengupta
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2020-11-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0190993251

Mutating Goddesses traces the shifting fortunes of four specific Hindu deities—Manasa, Candi, Sasthi and Laksmi—from the fifteenth century to the present time. It focuses on the goddess-invested tradition of Bengal's Hinduism to argue for a historical evolution/devolution of divinities in tandem with sectarian interests and illumines in the process the knotted correlation of gender, caste and class in the sanctioning of female subjectivities through goddess formation. The critical studies of Hindu goddesses have been dominated by the sastrik perspective deriving from the Sanskrit scriptures authorized by the male Brahman. But there are religious practices and beliefs under the broad rubric of Hinduism that are neither governed by the male Brahman nor articulated in Sanskrit. It is this vibrant laukika archive—considered low from the hegemonic perspective—that Mutating Goddesses explores to realize the politic trafficking between this realm and the sastrik. The book excavates the multiple and layered heritage of the region which includes tribal culture, Buddhism, Tantricism, and so on, as is available in rituals, proverbs, verses, circulating myths, poetic genres and kathas, caste manuals, census records etc to illustrate how tradition is a matter of strategic selection.

Modern Goddess: The Complete Series

Modern Goddess: The Complete Series
Author: Odette C. Bell
Publisher: Odette C. Bell
Total Pages: 1061
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Modern Goddess: The Complete Series contains all three installments in the Modern Goddess series. Sprawling fantasies intertwined with mythology, adventure, romance, and philosophy, pick this boxset up today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series. Trapped by Thor: Yes, she's a goddess. And, oh yes, he is most certainly a god. You can tell from the fact he marches around in glimmering armor, picking fights with titans and picking up divine broads. But she didn't sign up for this. Sea monsters, kidnappings, evil plots, and the end of the world? Are you kidding? She spends most nights reading the weather report and icing cupcakes. It’s all his fault. Trapped by Atlas: Jeanie’s just an ordinary goddess holding down an ordinary job in these hard economic times. But when an actual legend wades into her life one day, making way more mess than she can clean, she quickly learns there's something extra to her ordinary. It'll take her deep into the golden age of the gods, deep into universe-ending danger, and even deeper into a love that’s waited eons for her. Trapped by Apollo: The first casualty in every war is the truth. Which is terrible if you happen to be Truth herself. In the golden age of the gods, Veritas was one of the most celebrated deities. These days she sits on her couch, suffers from panic attacks, and shouts at the news. Modern times have not been kind to the truth, and now she’s more elusive than ever. But when mysterious cracks begin appearing through her temple, Veritas is forced to act. Someone is attacking the truth, and there’s only one person she can turn to. A god she'd rather push out a window than rely on. Her ex-husband, Apollo. Modern times killed their love, but if it kills the truth one last time, all will lose – none more so than Apollo.

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
Author: Eiji Aonuma
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2020-04-14
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1506721389

Make sure to check out the other installments in this unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise with the New York Times best selling The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts and The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia. Also look for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Creating a Champion for an indepth look at the art, lore, and making of the best selling video game! Dark Horse Books and Nintendo team up to bring you The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, containing an unparalleled collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise. This handsome digital book contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, and much more! Starting with an insightful introduction by the legendary producer and video-game designer of Donkey Kong, Mario, and The Legend of Zelda, Shigeru Miyamoto, this book is crammed full of information about the storied history of Link's adventures from the creators themselves! As a bonus, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia includes an exclusive comic by the foremost creator of The Legend of Zelda manga — Akira Himekawa!

Gods, Goddesses, and Saints

Gods, Goddesses, and Saints
Author: Barbara Carroll
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1478747005

Chanting exists in many religious and spiritual traditions. The practice of chant focuses the mind and body with simple physics of sound, while the choice of chant can reflect a specific need, or honor a tradition. Gods, Goddesses, and Saints is a user-friendly, in-depth guide to a solitary practice of chant and meditation, providing chants from many faiths, from pagan deities to saints from many religions. Beautifully organized in many different ways, this book encourages you to explore the resonance of important figures and their associations and meanings across many traditions. You will also find blank forms to help you create your own chants and meditations. Gods, Goddesses, and Saints provides a fresh view of spiritual practice and new ideas for the future of faith.