The Concept of the Goddess (Hardcover)

This volume is a study of the female aspect of religion both in past and present mythologies. It explores the function and nature of goddesses and their cults in many cultures, including Celtic, Roman, Norse, Caucasian and Japanese traditions. The contributors explore the reasons for the existence of so many goddesses in the mythological traditions of largely patriarchal societies. They demonstrate how, in many myths, the female deity is seen as more ambivalent than her male counterparts, curing and cursing at whim. They show goddesses do not play primarily "feminine" roles in myths; war, hunting and sovereignty being equally important aspects of their cults.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 1996
First published:	1997
Editors:	Sandra Billington • Miranda Green
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	206
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-14421-6
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
LSN:	0-415-14421-3
Barcode:	9780415144216

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