Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World

Merlin Stone
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This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan, and elsewhere.
Genres: NonfictionFeminismMythologySpiritualityHistoryGoddessReligionWomensFolkloreWomens Studies
448 Pages

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