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Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World

by Merlin Stone

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Publisher Comments:

This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan, and elsewhere.

Book News Annotation:

A reprint of the New Sibylline Books edition of 1979.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

Updated with a new Preface
This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan, and elsewhere.
"Every feminist should have a copy of Ancient Mirrors. . . . These are stories to grow up with."
-Sojourner

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 397-414) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780807067512
Author:
Stone, Cynthia
Author:
Stone, Cynthia
Publisher:
Beacon Press
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
Women's Studies
Subject:
Comparative Religion
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Mythology and folklore
Subject:
Spirituality - Women's
Subject:
Women and religion
Subject:
Fairy Tales, Folklore & Mythology
Subject:
Goddesses
Subject:
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
Subject:
General Religion
Subject:
Religion Comparative-General
Copyright:
1990
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
No 1
Publication Date:
September 1990
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
448
Dimensions:
8.35x5.52x1.08 in. 1.27 lbs.
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This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan, and elsewhere.
"Every feminist should have a copy of Ancient Mirrors. . . . These are stories to grow up with."
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