Goddess in the Grass: Serpentine Mythology and the Great Goddess
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology
| Author: | Linda Foubister | ISBN: | 9780986885907 |
| Publisher: | Linda Foubister | Publication: | March 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Linda Foubister |
| ISBN: | 9780986885907 |
| Publisher: | Linda Foubister |
| Publication: | March 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Lift the veil of ancient goddesses and you will likely find the hidden Serpent Goddess. The goddesses of the ancient world – Isis, Athena, Lilith, Medusa, Lady White, Melusine, Ix Chel, Mami Wata, Benten, and the Nagini – share many serpentine aspects. They are all forms of the ancient Serpent Goddess, a symbol of royal power, prosperity, and renewal. Goddess in the Grass examines the multivalent symbolism of the Serpent Goddess and reveals her origins as the life-giving, death-dealing Great Goddess.
This updated edition includes additions to the dictionary of over 125 forms of the Serpent Goddess, from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.
A wonderful supplement to any course in Mythology or Women's Studies, and a captivating read for anyone with an interest in the history of belief systems.
Lift the veil of ancient goddesses and you will likely find the hidden Serpent Goddess. The goddesses of the ancient world – Isis, Athena, Lilith, Medusa, Lady White, Melusine, Ix Chel, Mami Wata, Benten, and the Nagini – share many serpentine aspects. They are all forms of the ancient Serpent Goddess, a symbol of royal power, prosperity, and renewal. Goddess in the Grass examines the multivalent symbolism of the Serpent Goddess and reveals her origins as the life-giving, death-dealing Great Goddess.
This updated edition includes additions to the dictionary of over 125 forms of the Serpent Goddess, from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania.
A wonderful supplement to any course in Mythology or Women's Studies, and a captivating read for anyone with an interest in the history of belief systems.
