The Curse Of The Weaver Goddess

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The Curse Of The Weaver Goddess

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Author : Oktavia Nurtjahja
language : en
Publisher: Return of Panggau Warriors
Release Date : 2019-03-09

The Curse Of The Weaver Goddess written by Oktavia Nurtjahja and has been published by Return of Panggau Warriors this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-09 with Fiction categories.

Feeling betrayed by her husband, Kumang of Panggau Libau does not think twice about coming down to the land when her apprentice's granddaughter calls for help. After she has heard that a curse was cast on a piece of pua kumbu and that whoever has seen its woven pattern will end up in Sebayan - the land of the dead, she makes it her personal quest to locate the cursed pua kumbu and lift the curse.She learns soon enough that she and her sister, Lulong, cannot look for the cursed pua kumbu on their own, so she asks her sister-in-law, Rikok, who lives on the land, to lend them a hand. As it turns out, the cursed pua kumbu reveals the dark secret of their world. As a result, they are not the only creatures who are interested in finding it. The race to get hold of the pua kumbu inevitably speeds up the spread of the curse. When one of their own ends up being afflicted by it, the quartet of Panggau warriors - Keling, Laja, Pungga, and Sampurai - joins them in lifting the curse, a task which involves facing not only the quirky Weaver Goddess but also her most peculiar disciples and interfering in centuries-old blood feud among the ancient creatures of the Mystical Forest. The Curse of the Weaver Goddess is the fifth book of The Return of Panggau Warriors, a series of fantasy novels that depicts the world of Borneo rain forest according to Iban mythology.

A Goddess Curse

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Author : Luciana Cavallaro
language : en
Publisher: Mythos Publications
Release Date : 2013-03-18

A Goddess Curse written by Luciana Cavallaro and has been published by Mythos Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-18 with Fiction categories.

Hera, Queen of the Gods, is the most powerful goddess on Mount Olympos. Beautiful, sensual, and merciless, she is a goddess renowned for her jealous rages and for inflicting horrors on hapless victims. She’s the protector of women, virtue, family and marriage yet her husband, Zeus, has had countless affairs. She puts up with it. Why? Is she really malicious or a product of circumstance? For the first time ever in a candid interview, Hera shares what it’s like to be a goddess and wife to Zeus, the King of the Gods. Drake Dabbler, chat show host, sees his exclusive interview with Queen Hera as a sure road to a Daytime Emmy… He should have been more thorough in his research.

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.

The Spinning Wheel

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Author : R. C. Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-10-25

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Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a master weaver named Arachne who challenged the goddess Athena to a weaving contest. That didn't end well for her. Everyone has heard the tale of how Arachne became a spider. But few know the story of how she gifted Aphrodite with a gown spun from moonbeams, and in return, earned the chance to fall deeply in love and become a maiden again. Having learned her lesson for seeking glory and fame in her past life, she changed her name to Ariana and vowed to settle for a commoner so as not to draw Athena's wrath upon her once more. Ariana stayed true to her plan until one day, a prince came knocking at her door...

The Goddess Worldweaver

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Author : Douglas Niles
language : en
Publisher: Ace Books
Release Date : 2004-01-27

The Goddess Worldweaver written by Douglas Niles and has been published by Ace Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-27 with Fiction categories.

As the evil that had been menacing the spheres of the Seven Circles finally threatens to engulf them, Miradel, the druid priestess, embarks on a quest to the very center of the world to discover the truth and to find a cure that can save them all. Reprint.

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.

Viking Goddesses And Seeresses

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Author : E. Kaman
language : en
Publisher: Lokay
Release Date : 2019-04-19

Viking Goddesses And Seeresses written by E. Kaman and has been published by Lokay this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-19 with Social Science categories.

This book is the first of the Forbidden Knowledge series. Where did the power of Viking seeresses, dazzling goddesses, the Nornir, or Fates and the formidable Valkyries come from? To find the answer to this question the authors first examine the Old Norse mythology in order to decipher the ancient wisdom of women. Following this survey, the second part of the book explores what became of these mighty female figures, how their powers were transformed over time. The book is closing with a look at several questions related to the modern day: “How is ‘feminine lore’ understood today?” “What are its roots and how do they still affect humankind?” “How is what this book terms ‘the legacy of sight’ still useful?” The responses will both pinpoint what it is that the Norse women left behind them, and demonstrate how that legacy is still woven into the fabric of the present. This non-fiction book provides an outstanding analysis and a careful reinterpretation of Icelandic sagas and poems for properly understand the nature and power of the first mistresses of the Icy North. The research presented here goes deep to unveil the real meaning of the medieval chroniclers’ handiwork. Every detail of every Icelandic saga and poem cited in this book has been translated by the authors uniquely from the original manuscripts. The book contains more than 60 colourful illustrations, an Appendix with nearly 70 separate encyclopaedia articles and hyperlinks to 21 original Icelandic manuscripts and 17 referred websites.

Melusine The Serpent Goddess In A S Byatt S Possession And In Mythology

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Author : Gillian M. E. Alban
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2003

Melusine The Serpent Goddess In A S Byatt S Possession And In Mythology written by Gillian M. E. Alban and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.

Gillian Alban meticulously pursues the Fairy Melusine snake-woman image through the plot and the poetry of A. S. Byatt's novel Possession, into medieval legend, and beyond into her antecedents in ancient myth. The book describes the erotically inspiring force of Melusine's love story and draws parallels with goddesses such as Lamia, Ishtar or Inanna, Isis, and Asherah. Mother, creator, and leader, the figure of Melusine was ultimately vilified and tellingly converted into the demon of patriarchal accounts, as seen in the examples of Lilith, Medusa, Scylla, and the serpent in the Garden. Alban deconstructs part of Genesis, including the roles of Adam and Eve and Cain's crime, and illuminates the Old Testament worship of the goddess Asherah alongside the male Yahweh. A forceful exploration of literature, history, and myth, this study sweeps away limiting assumptions about the female sex. Melusine the Serpent Goddess restores the dignity acknowledged to women of old, making a forceful statement about the power and creativity of women.

The Guarded Circle

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Author : Taille Weaver
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-11-13

The Guarded Circle written by Taille Weaver and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-13 with Arranged marriage categories.

Forty-five hundred years ago clans of marauding horse nomads obliterated a peaceful, widespread, long-established and completely sustainable agricultural community called the Old Europeans. Conflict between these cultures forms the backdrop for Ahna's coming of age. The only daughter of a chief, she is destined to marry to create a tie between clans, but she is also born to the secret inner circle of the women's society. Thus her future demands fealty to the Goddess and responsibility for keeping the most important, most dangerous secrets of her people. At fourteen the statuesque golden blond beauty is determined to race her young mare. Marriage and her duty to her clan are barely on her horizon. Reality is about to come down on her like one of their double-walled tents collapsing in a high wind. Her actions bring her into conflict with an intriguing stranger, the clan's rigid mores, and the power-mad High Priest and his ruthless son, who is just mad for her. During one autumn she faces her own uncertainties and multiple threats to her life and becomes both a priceless resource and a deadly danger to her people, all without even the right to be heard. The author joins Jean Auel and others, exploring her fascination with people whose lives can only be guessed at based on sometimes scanty archeological data. There is evidence that they confronted many of the same challenges as we do today, including sustainability issues of resource use and conservation, and questions of social and economic inequality and inclusivity. The Guarded Circle is primarily a well-told story. Myriad cultural details and fully developed characters bring Ahna's adventures vividly to life. An earlier version of this book was published briefly in July 2011 as The Takers Ahna.

Celtic Goddess Grimoire

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Author : Annwyn Avalon
language : en
Publisher: Weiser Books
Release Date : 2024-03-04

Celtic Goddess Grimoire written by Annwyn Avalon and has been published by Weiser Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-04 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.

“Infused with sacred practices, meditations, and rituals, Celtic Goddess Grimoire is a must read for anyone seeking to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the divine feminine across the Celtic landscape.” —Danielle Blackwood, author of The Twelve Faces of the Goddess Welcome to the world of the Celtic feminine divine! Within these pages, you will meet great goddesses such as Brigid, the Morrigan, Sulis, Rhiannon, Rosmerta, and Elen of the Ways, as well as faery women like Melusine and Morgan Le Fae. Celtic Goddess Grimoire introduces you to goddesses of magic like Cerridwen, Arianrhod, and Blodeuwedd, as well as goddesses of justice, healing, and sovereignty. This book also explores the Ladies of the Lake, including the original Lake Lady from The Mabinogi. It shines a spotlight on the most prominent Celtic female divinities but also includes a section devoted to lesser-known goddesses of the Celtic world, such as the mysterious Nehalennia, who was nearly lost before her shrine was recovered from the depths of the North Sea. A practical guide to working with these sacred beings, this book includes exercises for celebrating, honoring, and serving them. Author Annwyn Avalon provides chants, rituals, spells, and meditations. Learn how to build altars, craft charms, and actively invoke these Celtic goddesses so that they become a living, vital presence in your spiritual life. Annwyn also provides information about the meanings of the names of these sacred beings, their sacred symbols and creatures, as well as their personal powers, realms of strongest influence, and historical context. Annwyn Avalon, a water priestess and Celtic witch, is the founder of Water Priestess Training, the Water Priestess Confluence, and Triskele Rose Witchcraft, an Avalonian witchcraft tradition. She has devoted her life to the study of esoteric water mysteries, art, witchcraft, and magic. The author of Water Witchcraft and The Way of the Water Priestess, she has written for The Magical Times magazine and Witchology Magazine and has contributed to other publications, such as Brigid’s Light and The New Aradia. Annwyn writes the Patheos blog, The Water Witch. She lives in Glastonbury, as the sacred steward of Chalice Orchard, the former home of acclaimed occultist Dion Fortune. Annwyn serves as a keeper at the White Spring, one of Glastonbury’s sacred springs. Find her at annwynavalon.com. Follow her on Instagram @annwynavalon