Daughters of the Goddess: Studies of Identity, Healing, and Empowerment

By Wendy Griffin

Book Overview

A collection of original essays examining the Goddess Movement in its many facets, Daughters of the Goddess explores the ways women have abandoned Western patriarchal religions and have embraced a spirituality based in a celebration of the Goddess and the female body as sacred text. Among the first scholars to publish in this area, editor Wendy Griffin brings together a group of academics and practitioners who offer a wide-ranging study of this movement, from a critique of the patriarchal cult of Princess Diana to a celebration of bellydance as a form of spiritual expression. Other essays not only trace women's myriad spiritual journeys but also examine the creation of personal rituals that have led to healing and a new sense of identity for many women. An innovative volume, Daughters of the Goddess serves as an invaluable guide for anyone wishing to gain a thorough introduction to this rapidly growing religious and cultural movement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742503488
• ISBN13: 9780742503489
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: Altamira Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.8" x 8.9"