Goddess: Myths of the Female Divine (Oxford Paperbacks)

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Summary: A great, easily-read introduction to Goddess
Review: Although the authors are two men, Leeming, a professor of English and Mythology, and Page, a science writer and novelistÑthey believe the story of Goddess belongs to and is important to everyone, regardless of gender. And, their intent, to present a "coherent tale of Goddess," is successfully realized without entering into gender politics. With short stories, and equally short introductions, the reader is introduced to all the favorites as well as many lessor-known Goddesses such as the Apache "Vagina Girls." For in-depth detail on the Goddesses, one must go to other books, but while reading this overall "biography" of the archetype, one can begin to sense the unity of the archetype that has existed in all parts of the world with that which is within.

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Summary: This is a beautiful little book!
Review: The men who wrote this book are very feminist. It is touching the way they refer to Her as Goddess; not once do they slip up and call her "the" Goddess. This shows that She is as important to Her followers as God is to his.The strength of this book is its beautiful writing. Most of the myths are short enough, pretty enough, and reverent enough to read out loud durning rituals.Another thing that i loved about this book is its multi-cultural scope. Despite being an avid reader of books on Goddess for 12 years-this book has some myths and some goddesses that i have not heard of before.i highly reccomend this book. The language is delicous and each goddess is portrayed not as a figure from myth but as a diety worthy of worship.

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Summary: This is a beautiful little book!
Review: The men who wrote this book are very feminist. It is touching the way they refer to Her as Goddess; not once do they slip up and call her "the" Goddess. This shows that She is as important to Her followers as God is to his.The strength of this book is its beautiful writing. Most of the myths are short enough, pretty enough, and reverent enough to read out loud durning rituals.Another thing that i loved about this book is its multi-cultural scope. Despite being an avid reader of books on Goddess for 12 years-this book has some myths and some goddesses that i have not heard of before.i highly reccomend this book. The language is delicous and each goddess is portrayed not as a figure from myth but as a diety worthy of worship.

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Summary: The Bullfinch's Myhtology of the Female Divine
Review: This book, and its companion, God, are excellent sources for all people who are exploring their spirituality, and even better for those that aren't. The authors present their brief introductions to the Goddess concept and let short retellings from world mythology supply their evidence, a system which both helps the book flow and makes the reader a more apt critic of the authors' interpretations of the myth. Granted, the retellings are short and the book's subject matter is too broad to be discussed in depth, but it presents its ideas of coherence and unity powerfully and respectfully, satisfying to both the mind and the soul. I recommend it wholeheartedly, especially if you are a Neopagan, this book makes an excellent outsiders' view of a subject dear to our hearts.