The Language of the Goddess

The Language of the Goddess
Author: Marija Gimbutas
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1989
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780062512437

A noted archaeologist demonstrates the existence of prehistoric goddess-worshipping, egalitarian, nonviolent cultures whose hidden heritage is just now being restored

The Language of the Goddess

The Language of the Goddess
Author: Marija Gimbutas
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 428
Release: 1991
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

The purpose of this book is to present the pictorial 'script' for the religion of the Old European Great Goddess, consisting of signs, symbols, and images of divinities. These are our primary sources for reconstructing this prehistoric scene and are vital to any true understanding of Western religion and mythology.

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 Alphabet Versus the Goddess

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess
Author: Leonard Shlain
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 500
Release: 1999-09-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780140196016

This groundbreaking book proposes that the rise of alphabetic literacy reconfigured the human brain and brought about profound changes in history, religion, and gender relations. Making remarkable connections across brain function, myth, and anthropology, Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, initiating the decline of the feminine and ushering in patriarchal rule. Examining the cultures of the Israelites, Greeks, Christians, and Muslims, Shlain reinterprets ancient myths and parables in light of his theory. Provocative and inspiring, this book is a paradigm-shattering work that will transform your view of history and the mind.

The Book of the Goddess, Past and Present

The Book of the Goddess, Past and Present
Author: Carl Olson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002
Genre: Goddess religion
ISBN: 9781577662730

"This comprehensive text, highly acclaimed as the premier sourcebook on goddesses, introduces students of religion to the various manifestations and complex nature of the goddess. Often a stranger to contemporary devotees of monotheistic religions, the goddess forces the recognition of female power, which can transform deeply held beliefs. The recent renewed interest in goddesses and the rise of feminist scholarship are addressed in this well-chosen collection of essays, written by an international group of scholars. The book elucidates the diverse religious cultures and periods of history in which goddesses have played an important role by providing examples of ancient and modern goddesses in Eastern and Western religious traditions, in major world and tribal religions, and in living religions and those no longer practiced."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Myth of the Goddess

The Myth of the Goddess
Author: Anne Baring
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 798
Release: 1993-03-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0141941405

A comprehensive, scholarly accessible study, in which the authors draw upon poetry and mythology, art and literature, archaeology and psychology to show how the myth of the goddess has been lost from our formal Judeo-Christian images of the divine. They explain what happened to the goddess, when, and how she was excluded from western culture, and the implications of this loss.

The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe

The Goddesses and Gods of Old Europe
Author: Marija Gimbutas
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2007-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520253988

Originally published under the title: God and goddesses of Old Europe, 7000-3500 B.C.

The Goddess Book

The Goddess Book
Author: Nancy Blair
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2021-04-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1612834604

An illustrated seasonal celebration of goddesses "The Goddess Book is a joyful celebration of perennial goddess wisdom that nourishes, expands, and inspires.” —HeatherAsh Amara, author of Warrior Goddess Training This is a book of mediations that celebrate the divine feminine. It is an exploration of representations of the goddess throughout history. Here are heroines, queens, witches, healers, proud princesses, courageous daughters, and cranky crones. Organized by the four seasons, author Nancy Blair groups these goddesses according to the seasons in which their energies are most potent. These meditations and affirmations challenge readers to: Awaken the divine feminine Join the seasonal circle of goddesses Create meaningful, simple, heart-nourishing rituals Let the goddess inform daily life Create the life you want Here is a book of earth-based spirituality, informed by perennial goddess wisdom. The words and the stunning art of artist Thaila Took create a sacred space that will nourish women around the world. From Aphrodite, Brigit, Hekate, and Lilith to Baba Yaga, Kuan Yin, Oshun, and Sekmet this is a treasury to let the goddesses empower and inspire you. "Every woman needs this book on her bedside table. An active and animated must-read.”—Emma Mildon, bestselling author of The Soul Searcher’s Handbook and Evolution of Goddess