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Synopsis

Goddesses often are labelled 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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Goddesses often are labelled 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.

Revue de presse

An interesting survey of regiocultural understandings of goddesses' relationship to human authority. (The Journal of the American Academy of Religion)

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9780195121308: Goddesses Who Rule

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0195121309 ISBN 13 :  9780195121308
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2000
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