Roles of the Northern Goddess (Paperback)

Hilda Ellis Davidson

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While much work has been done on goddesses of the ancient world and the male gods of pre-Christian Scandinavia, the northern goddesses have been largely neglected. Roles of the Northern Goddess presents a highly readable study of the worship of these goddesses by men and women. With its use of evidence from early literature, popular tradition, legend and archaeology, this book investigates the role of the early hunting goddess and the local goddesses who were involved in all aspects of the household and the farm. What emerges is that the goddess was both benevolent and destructive, a powerful figure closely concerned with birth and death and with destiny of individuals.

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Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Hilda Ellis Davidson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	220
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-13611-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Women's studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Philosophy of religion > Nature & existence of God Promotions
LSN:	0-415-13611-3
Barcode:	9780415136112