Goddess And God
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Greek Gods Goddesses
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Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Greek Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and has been published by Britannica Educational Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Giving Western literature and art many of its most enduring themes and archetypes, Greek mythology and the gods and goddesses at its core are a fundamental part of the popular imagination. At the heart of Greek mythology are exciting stories of drama, action, and adventure featuring gods and goddesses, who, while physically superior to humans, share many of their weaknesses. Readers will be introduced to the many figures once believed to populate Mount Olympus as well as related concepts and facts about the Greek mythological tradition.
The Gods And Goddesses Of Greek Mythology
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Author : Don Nardo
language : en
Publisher: Capstone
Release Date : 2011-07
The Gods And Goddesses Of Greek Mythology written by Don Nardo and has been published by Capstone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Describes the origins of the most important Greek myths along with the personalities and special powers of the major Greek gods and goddesses.
Dictionary Of Gods And Goddesses
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Author : Michael Jordan
language : en
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Release Date : 2014-05-14
Dictionary Of Gods And Goddesses written by Michael Jordan and has been published by Infobase Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-14 with Goddesses categories.
Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.
Gods And Goddesses Of Ancient Greece
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Author : Leon Ashworth
language : en
Publisher: Cherrytree Books
Release Date : 2006
Gods And Goddesses Of Ancient Greece written by Leon Ashworth and has been published by Cherrytree Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Ancient peoples believed as firmly in their gods and goddesses as people believe in their religions today. These books help children understand how people lived in ancient times, what they believed, and why. How the seasons worked, why natural disasters happened and what happened to people when they died. Many of the myths have parallels in modern religions and culture. This title deals with the lives and beliefs of the people of Ancient Greece.
God And The Goddesses
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Author : Barbara Newman
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 2016-01-14
God And The Goddesses written by Barbara Newman and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-14 with History categories.
Contrary to popular belief, the medieval religious imagination did not restrict itself to masculine images of God but envisaged the divine in multiple forms. In fact, the God of medieval Christendom was the Father of only one Son but many daughters—including Lady Philosophy, Lady Love, Dame Nature, and Eternal Wisdom. God and the Goddesses is a study in medieval imaginative theology, examining the numerous daughters of God who appear in allegorical poems, theological fictions, and the visions of holy women. We have tended to understand these deities as mere personifications and poetic figures, but that, Barbara Newman contends, is a mistake. These goddesses are neither pagan survivals nor versions of the Great Goddess constructed in archetypal psychology, but distinctive creations of the Christian imagination. As emanations of the Divine, mediators between God and the cosmos, embodied universals, and ravishing objects of identification and desire, medieval goddesses transformed and deepened Christendom's concept of God, introducing religious possibilities beyond the ambit of scholastic theology and bringing them to vibrant imaginative life. Building a bridge between secular and religious conceptions of allegorized female power, Newman advances such questions as whether medieval writers believed in their goddesses and, if so, in what manner. She investigates whether the personifications encountered in poetic fictions can be distinguished from those that appear in religious visions and questions how medieval writers reconcile their statements about the multiple daughters of God with orthodox devotion to the Son of God. Furthermore, she examines why forms of feminine God-talk that strike many Christians today as subversive or heretical did not threaten medieval churchmen. Weaving together such disparate texts as the writings of Latin and vernacular poets, medieval schoolmen, liturgists, and male and female mystics and visionaries, God and the Goddesses is a direct challenge to modern theologians to reconsider the role of goddesses in the Christian tradition.
When God Was A Woman
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Author : Merlin Stone
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday
Release Date : 2012-05-09
When God Was A Woman written by Merlin Stone and has been published by Doubleday this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-09 with Religion categories.
Here, archaeologically documented,is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women’s roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women’s status.
Greek Gods And Goddesses
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Author : John Green
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Greek Gods And Goddesses written by John Green and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The ancient Greeks worshipped a host of gods and goddesses. Preserved today in poetry, art, and mythology, these divine beings were part of a religious pantheon from which worshippers sought health, good crops, and deliverance from enemies. This collection of mythical figures introduces youngsters to Greek mythology in an appealing way to fans of all ages.
Gods And Goddesses In The Garden
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Author : Peter Bernhardt
language : en
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Release Date : 2008
Gods And Goddesses In The Garden written by Peter Bernhardt and has been published by Rutgers University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Gardening categories.
Zeus, Medusa, Hercules, Aphrodite. Did you know that these and other dynamic deities, heroes, and monsters of Greek and Roman mythology live on in the names of trees and flowers? Some grow in your local woodlands or right in your own backyard garden. In this delightful book, botanist Peter Bernhardt reveals the rich history and mythology that underlie the origins of many scientific plant names. Unlike other books about botanical taxonomy that take the form of heavy and intimidating lexicons, Bernhardt's account comes together in a series of interlocking stories. Each chapter opens with a short version of a classical myth, then links the tale to plant names, showing how each plant "resembles" its mythological counterpart with regard to its history, anatomy, life cycle, and conservation. You will learn, for example, that as our garden acanthus wears nasty spines along its leaf margins, it is named for the nymph who scratched the face of Apollo. The shape-shifting god, Proteus, gives his name to a whole family of shrubs and trees that produce colorful flowering branches in an astonishing number of sizes and shapes. Amateur and professional gardeners, high school teachers and professors of biology, botanists and conservationists alike will appreciate this book's entertaining and informative entry to the otherwise daunting field of botanical names. Engaging, witty, and memorable, Gods and Goddesses in the Garden transcends the genre of natural history and makes taxonomy a topic equally at home in the classroom and at cocktail parties.
Roman Gods Goddesses
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Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Roman Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and has been published by Britannica Educational Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Gods Goddesses And Images Of God In Ancient Israel
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Author : Othmar Keel
language : en
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Release Date : 1998
Gods Goddesses And Images Of God In Ancient Israel written by Othmar Keel and has been published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Keel and Uehlinger's unique study brings the massive Palestinian archaeological evidence of 8,500 amulets and inscriptions to bear on these questions. Vindicating the use of symbols and visual remains to investigate ancient religion, the authors employ iconographic evidence from around 1750 B.C.E. through the Persian period (c. 333 B.C.E.) to reconstruct the emergence and development of the Yahweh cult in relation to its immediate neighbors and competitors. They also fully explore whether female characteristics were present in the early Yahweh figure and how they might have evolved in Israelite religion. Keel and Uehlinger's major study marks the maturation of iconographical studies and affords an exciting glimpse into the vibrant religious life of ancient Canaan and Israel.