Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth and Reality of the Triple Goddess

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Llewellyn Worldwide, 1995 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 229 pages
MAIDEN, MOTHER, CRONE presents the Trinity as ancient symbols of the Goddess, predating Christianity by thousands of years. The book explores longstanding myths and symbols, illuminating ancient, universal human challenges that still exist today. Together with in-depth explanations of goddess archetypes and their relevance to 20th century living, this book will lead you to a state of conscious awareness that can change your life.
 

Contents

The Maiden
19
The Goddess as Mother
45
The Goddess as Crone
77
Other Sacred Threes and Multiples
103
Importance of the Sacred Three Today
125
Maiden Mother Crone
147
Endnotes
193
Bibliography
207
Index
223
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About the author (1995)

A native of the Pacific Northwest, D.J. Conway (1939 - 2019) studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge covered Paganism, Wicca, New Age, and Eastern philosophies as well as history, the magical arts, mythology, and folklore. Conway wrote more than 20 nonfiction books, including Celtic Magic (Llewellyn), Dancing with Dragons (Llewellyn), Mystical Dragon Magic (Llewellyn), The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (10 Speed Press), and The Little Book of Candle Magic (10 Speed Press).