Goddess Of The Mountain Harvest
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Goddess Of The Mountain Harvest
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Author : Brenda Gates Smith
language : en
Publisher: Onyx Books
Release Date : 1999
Goddess Of The Mountain Harvest written by Brenda Gates Smith and has been published by Onyx Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Fiction categories.
In this new prehistoric novel by the author of "Secrets of the Ancient Goddess, " a village of peaceful harvesters, threatened by barbaric horsemen from the north, must choose between two powerful women for their high priestess to the Great Goddess--and decide the fate of every generation to come.
The Mountain Goddess
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Author : Shelley Schanfield
language : en
Publisher: Shelley Schanfield
Release Date : 2016-10-04
The Mountain Goddess written by Shelley Schanfield and has been published by Shelley Schanfield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with India categories.
A beautiful warrior princess. A tormented prince. A terrible choice between love, duty, and spiritual freedom.
The Faces Of The Goddess
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Author : Lotte Motz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1997-08-21
The Faces Of The Goddess written by Lotte Motz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-08-21 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The belief that the earliest humans worshipped a sovereign, nurturing, maternal earth goddess is a popular one. It has been taken up as fact by the media, who routinely depict modern goddess-worshippers as "reviving" the ancient religions of our ancestors. Feminist scholars contend that, in the primordial religions, the Great Mother was honored as the primary, creative force, giving birth to the world, granting fertility to both crops and humans, and ruling supreme over her family pantheon. The peaceful, matriarchal farming societies that worshipped her were eventually wiped out or subjugated by nomadic, patriarchal warrior tribes such as the early Hebrews, who brought their male God to overthrow the Great Mother: the first step in the creation and perpetuation of a brutal, male-dominated society and its attendant oppression and degradation of women. In The Faces of the Goddess, Lotte Motz sets out to test this hypothesis by examining the real female deities of early human cultures. She finds no trace of the Great Mother in their myths or in their worship. From the Eskimos of the arctic wasteland, whose harsh life even today most closely mirrors the earliest hunter gatherers, to the rich cultures of the sunny Fertile Crescent and the islands of Japan, Motz looks at a wide range of goddesses who are called Mother, or who give birth in their myths. She finds that these goddesses have varying origins as ancestor deities, animal protectors, and other divinities, rather than stemming from a common Mother Goddess archetype. For instance, Sedna, the powerful goddess whose chopped-off fingers became the seals and fish that were the Eskimos' chief source of food, had nothing to do with human fertility. Indeed, human motherhood was held in such low esteem that Eskimo women were forced to give birth completely alone, with no human companionship and no helpful deities of childbirth. Likewise, while various Mexican goddesses ruled over healing, women's crafts, motherhood and childbirth, and functioned as tribal protectors or divine ancestors, none of them either embodied the earth itself or granted fertility to the crops: for that the Mexicans looked to the male gods of maize and of rain. Nor were the rituals of these goddesses nurturing or peaceful. The goddess Cihuacoatl, who nurtured the creator god Quetzalcoatl and helped him create humanity, was worshipped with human sacrifices who were pushed into a fire, removed while still alive, and their hearts were cut out. And Motz closely examines the Anatolian goddess Cybele, the "Magna Mater" most often cited as an example of a powerful mother goddess. Hers were the last of the great pagan mysteries of the Mediterranean civilizations to fall before Christianity. But Cybele herself never gives birth, nor does she concern herself with aiding women in childbirth or childrearing. She is not herself a mother, and the male character figuring most prominently in her myths is Attis, her chaste companion. Tellingly, Cybele's priests dedicate themselves to her by castrating themselves, thus mimicking Attis's death--a very odd way to venerate a goddess of fertility. To depict these earlier goddesses as peaceful and nurturing mothers, as is often done, is to deny them their own complex and sophisticated nature as beings who were often violent and vengeful, delighting in sacrifice, or who reveled in their eroticism and were worshipped as harlots. The idea of a nurturing Mother Goddess is very powerful. In this challenging book, however, Motz shows that She is a product of our own age, not of earlier ones. By discarding this simplistic and worn-out paradigm, we can open the door to a new way of thinking about feminine spirituality and religious experience.
Goddess Of The Ancient Maya
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Author : Douglas T. Peck
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2008-08-19
Goddess Of The Ancient Maya written by Douglas T. Peck and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-19 with History categories.
Since retiring from the USAF as a Command Pilot and Engineering Officer, Colonel Peck has become one of the leading historians of Spanish seafaring conquest in the New World. Drawn to an interest in the enigmatic Maya Colonel Peck entered into a decade- long field study of the prehistoric Maya and discovered that the current view of Maya accomplishments in science and seafaring was appallingly inaccurate. In previous published works Colonel Peck has shown that contrary to current consensus, the Maya had developed a variety of efficient bronze tools with which they constructed large seaworthy vessels and traveled to the Caribbean and the shores of Florida using a sophisticated method of celestial navigation a millennium before it was developed in Europe.
The Globalization Of God
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Author : Dara Molloy
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2015-11-10
The Globalization Of God written by Dara Molloy and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-10 with Fiction categories.
Roman Catholicism was the first multinational corporation Preaching was the forerunner of advertising Roman Catholicism created the template for the spread of commercial globalisation through multinational corporations For global Christianity to succeed all local expressions of Christianity had to be suppressed. These included Celtic Christianity. For 800 years the Roman church tried to break the independent spirit of Celtic Christianity Despite being defeated in 1014 at the Battle of Clontarf, the Irish Vikings, through their urban bishops, were key actors in the imposition of Roman episcopal structures of church throughout Ireland in the 12th century There was an invasion of Norman monks to Ireland which began in 1142, twenty-five years before the military invasion in 1167 The ecclesiastical colonisation of Ireland meant that: a Roman episcopal and diocesan structure replaced the Celtic monastic structure Norman colonisers destroyed Celtic monasteries and replaced them with imported European religious orders Cistercian monasteries in Ireland were required to have French abbots and sometimes these were imposed by force no Irishman was allowed to become a bishop or attain any ecclesiastical high office St Malachy of Armagh betrayed his own Celtic heritage and was a key figure in bringing about the ecclesiastical colonisation of Ireland Monotheism is the mythical container for globalization Humans will fail to return to a sustainable way of living on this planet until the mythological container of monotheism is replaced by new bioregional spiritualities that go beyond both monotheism and polytheism
Encyclopedia Of Korean Folk Beliefs
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Author : The National Folk Museum of Korea (South Korea)
language : en
Publisher: 길잡이미디어
Release Date : 2014-07-17
Encyclopedia Of Korean Folk Beliefs written by The National Folk Museum of Korea (South Korea) and has been published by 길잡이미디어 this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-17 with Folklore categories.
Concepts Rites and Officiants Divinities and Sacred Entities Ritual Venues Ritual Props Ritual Offerings References List of Photographs
Ancient Japanese Rituals
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Author : Satow
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-16
Ancient Japanese Rituals written by Satow and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-16 with Social Science categories.
First published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Mountain Goddess
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Author : William Sturman Sax
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Mountain Goddess written by William Sturman Sax and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with categories.
Encyclopedia Of Goddesses And Heroines
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Author : Patricia Monaghan, PhD
language : en
Publisher: New World Library
Release Date : 2014-04-01
Encyclopedia Of Goddesses And Heroines written by Patricia Monaghan, PhD and has been published by New World Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-01 with Social Science categories.
More Than 1,000 Goddesses & Heroines from around the World Groundbreaking scholar Patricia Monaghan spent her life researching, writing about, and documenting goddesses and heroines from all religions and all corners of the globe. Her work demonstrated that from the beginning of recorded history, goddesses reigned alongside their male counterparts as figures of inspiration and awe. Drawing on anthropology, folklore, literature, and psychology, Monaghan’s vibrant and accessible encyclopedia covers female deities from Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, Asia and Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, as well as every major religious tradition.
Demeter
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Author : Charles White
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-03-20
Demeter written by Charles White and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-20 with Fiction categories.
Step into the enchanting world of ancient Greek mythology with "Demeter: Ancient Greek goddess of the harvest." Journey deep into the captivating tale of Demeter, the revered goddess of agriculture and fertility, whose divine influence shaped the course of history and culture.In this illuminating journey, readers will uncover the timeless wisdom and profound insights embodied in Demeter's mythological narrative. From her enduring bond with her daughter Persephone to her relentless quest for justice and renewal, Demeter's story is a testament to the enduring power of love, resilience, and the cycle of life. Through vivid storytelling and scholarly exploration, "Demeter: Ancient Greek goddess of the harvest" offers a fresh perspective on Demeter's mythological legacy, examining its relevance to contemporary society and the human experience. Discover the profound impact of Demeter's influence on art, literature, philosophy, and environmentalism, and gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness between humanity and the natural world. Perfect for mythology enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone with a love for timeless tales of adventure and intrigue, "Demeter: Ancient Greek goddess of the harvest" invites readers to embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of ancient Greece, where gods and goddesses reign supreme and the mysteries of the universe await.
