Goddesses Who Rule

by Elisabeth Benard (Editor), Beverly Moon (Editor)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195121308
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	09/21/2000
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	9.36(w) x 6.38(h) x 0.89(d)