The Concept of the Goddess
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Archaeology, Anthropology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781134641512 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | September 11, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781134641512 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | September 11, 2002 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
The Concept of the Goddess explores the function and nature of goddesses and their cults in many cultures, including:
* Celtic
* Roman
* Norse
* Caucasian
* Japanese traditions.
The contributors explore the reasons for the existence of so many goddesses in the mythology of patriarchal societies and show that goddesses have also assumed more masculine roles, with war, hunting and sovereignty being equally important aspects of their cults.
The Concept of the Goddess explores the function and nature of goddesses and their cults in many cultures, including:
* Celtic
* Roman
* Norse
* Caucasian
* Japanese traditions.
The contributors explore the reasons for the existence of so many goddesses in the mythology of patriarchal societies and show that goddesses have also assumed more masculine roles, with war, hunting and sovereignty being equally important aspects of their cults.
