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Author MacLeod, Sharon Paice, 1960-

Title The divine feminine in ancient Europe : goddesses, sacred women, and the origins of western culture / Sharon Paice MacLeod.

Publication Info. Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2013.

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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary "This book is an exploration of the spiritual traditions of ancient Europe, focusing on the numinous presence of the divine feminine in Russia, Central Europe, France, Britain, Ireland and the northern regions. The book shows how the power of European goddesses and holy women evolved through the ages"-- Provided by publisher
Contents Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface: To Remember Is to Know -- Part I: Archaeology-Sacred Stories from the Earth -- 1. Through the Past Darkly -- 2. Sanctuaries of Consciousness -- 3. Voices from the Forest -- 4. The Ancient Mothers of Europe -- 5. The Sickle and the Hearth -- Part II: Anthropology-Transforming Divine Wisdom -- 6. The Power of the Inner World -- 7. The Vessel and the Sword -- 8. Priestess, Goddess and Warrior Woman -- Part III: Mythology-The Spiritual Origins of Europe -- 9. The Cauldron of Immortality -- 10. The Tribes of the Goddess -- 11. The Once and Future Goddess -- 12. She Who Dwells Within Us -- Chapter Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
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Subject Religion, Prehistoric -- Europe.
Religion, Prehistoric.
Europe.
Goddesses, European.
Prehistoric peoples -- Europe.
Goddesses, European.
Prehistoric peoples.
HISTORY -- Ancient -- General.
Other Form: Print version: MacLeod, Sharon Paice, 1960- Divine feminine in ancient Europe 9780786471386 (DLC) 2013037361 (OCoLC)853310466
ISBN 9781476613925 (electronic book)
1476613923 (electronic book)
9780786471386
0786471387