Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World, Volume 2This joyous collection of ancient images of woman as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan and elsewhere. |
Contents
A Gentle Omnipotence China | 23 |
Mighty in Magic Enchantment and Divination | 43 |
The Oneness That Lies beneath All Dualities | 73 |
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Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from ... Merlin Stone No preview available - 1990 |
Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from ... Merlin Stone No preview available - 1990 |
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