Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity
| Author | : M. Rigoglioso |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 477 |
| Release | : 2010-09-27 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780230113121 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0230113125 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity by : M. Rigoglioso
Download or read book Virgin Mother Goddesses of Antiquity written by M. Rigoglioso and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-09-27 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of various female deities of Graeco-Roman antiquity is the first to provide evidence that primary goddesses were conceived of as virgin mothers in the earliest layers of their cults. By taking feminist analysis of divinities further, this book provides a fresh angle on our understanding of these deities.
