Whence the Goddesses

Whence the Goddesses
Author: Miriam Robbins Dexter
Publisher: Pergamon
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1990
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

"Discusses the history of goddesses and examines the accural of characteristics, powers, and functions among goddesses through ancient Europe and other areas inhabited by Indo-European speaking peoples"--Back cover.

The Living Goddesses

The Living Goddesses
Author: Marija Gimbutas
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2001-01-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520229150

Presents evidence to support the author's woman-centered interpretation of prehistoric civilizations, considering the prehistoric goddesses, gods and religion, and discussing the living goddesses--deities which have continued to be venerated through the modern era.

The Language of the Goddess

The Language of the Goddess
Author: Marija Gimbutas
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1989-01-01
Genre: Goddesses
ISBN: 9780500014806

The goddess is the most potent and persistent feature in the archaeological records of the ancient world. In this volume the author resurrects the world of goddess-worshipping, earth-centred cultures, bringing ancient matriarchal society to life.

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.

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses
Author: Michael Jordan
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2014-05-14
Genre: Goddesses
ISBN: 1438109857

Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.

Mythastrology

Mythastrology
Author: Raven Kaldera
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2004
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780738705163

2005 Coalition of Visionary Resources (COVR) 1st Runner Up in Non-Fiction category! In ancient times, priests, poets, and astrologers studied the movements of the planets to understand the cycles of life. Mars, Venus, Neptune - the planets themselves are named after gods and goddesses of civilizations past. MythAstrology is a guide to understanding the expression of planetary energies through the signs of the zodiac. Explore the many myths that you may be living, their lessons, and their rewards and difficulties by discovering your own astrological mythology. All you need is a copy of your astrological birth chart and this book to form a complete astromythological profile of yourself and your friends and family. Deepen your understanding of ancient myth, modern astrology, and your own psyche.

Merlin Stone Remembered

Merlin Stone Remembered
Author: David B. Axelrod
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2014-12-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 073874400X

Discover the extraordinary life and profound contributions of Merlin Stone, the renowned feminist, author, artist, historian, and speaker. With unparalleled access to Merlin’s unpublished writings, photos, and personal stories, Merlin Stone Remembered is a significant contribution to women’s studies, spirituality, and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Known for her groundbreaking book When God Was a Woman, Merlin Stone was a pioneer of the Women’s Movement and the reclaiming of the Great Goddess tradition of the Western world. In this phenomenal book, new light is shed upon Merlin’s philosophy and methodology as you take a memorable journey through her life. Includes over sixty photos and a twelve-page color insert. Praise: 2015 COVR Award winner for Autobiographical and Biographical Books 2014 Florida Book Award Winner for General Non-Fiction “It is so great to remember Merlin . . . to have so much detail about her life and her work.”—Olympia Dukakis, Oscar-winning actress and author “A fascinating, intimate look at the life of Merlin Stone.”—Starhawk, author of The Spiral Dance “A touching tribute to a remarkable woman.”—Barbara G. Walker, author of The Woman’s Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets “Amazing, heartfelt, funny, romantic, and an enduring testament to a woman who changed the world.”—Susun S. Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal series "A beautiful work of love . . . celebrating the life of Merlin Stone, [including] Lenny's loving memoir of his years with this extraordinary woman—a delight to read!"—Miriam Robbins Dexter, Ph.D., author of Whence the Goddesses: A Source Book "This book is paradigm-shifting. It should be read by all those who yearn for miracles, as well as by those who still need proof to believe that they are possible. It gives us hope for the regeneration of compassionate and nurturing relations between all forms of interconnected life on our planet, now and in the future."—Gloria Orenstein, Prof. Emerita, Comparative Literature and Gender Studies, University of Southern California, Los Angeles "A lovely and loving tribute to the late Merlin Stone, a foremother of Goddess feminism . . . What a gift to those of us familiar with Stone’s work, as well as those who want to know more about her life, both personal and professional."—Judith Laura, author of Goddess Spirituality for the 21st Century: From Kabbalah to Quantum Physics "Merlin Stone is a great inspiration for those of us who want to know not just about history, but also about herstory. Her [work] continues to influence the Goddess movement today. Her life partner Lenny was an inspiration for her and this book about Merlin's life will inspire many."—Linda Perry Barr, Journalist, WBAI News, Pacifica Radio, New York "A beautifully crafted tribute to a remarkable person. Merlin Stone, a pioneering scholar of the Women's Spirituality movement, figured it all out early on and made the case. Even more, she was gracious and kind."—Charlene Spretnak, author of Lost Goddesses of Early Greece