Goddesses Who Rule

by Beverly Moon and Elisabeth Benard

Book 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195121317
• ISBN13: 9780195121315
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"