Although this book was first published in 1994, its popularity has meant that it has now been given re-release status, with extra marketing and advertising as well. I’m glad that this has happened - I’ve been meaning to check it out for ages! It’s a great reference book to gain a greater awareness of the myths and realities of the Triple Goddess. And the stunning pencil illustrations by Lisa Hunt add a lovely, extra dimension to the text.
Here is a book that explores our ancient relationship with the Goddess of mythology. It’s filled with Goddess stories from around the world, which helps us to understand aspects of our own selves. As the author (D.J. Conway) suggests in her introduction, “Reconnection with the Great Goddess archetype and Her three faces is vital to the health of humankind on all levels.”
The chapters on each form of the Goddess are filled with correspondences and ideas for spells and rituals. Detailed myths are also told, so that we have a better idea of Her qualities, form, and power.
Guided meditations and examples of rituals are a welcome inclusion in the lengthy Appendix, but too many pages at the end are devoted to a dictionary of symbols - that sort of information is readily available elsewhere.
This is a lovely book that offers a vivid description of the Goddess in all of her glorious forms. Through an understanding of basic archetypes and myths, it helps us to realise and accept our inevitable progression from the cradle to the grave, and all the challenging parts in between!
Published by: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 978-0-87542-171-1
Size: Trade paperback, 229 pages
Here is a book that explores our ancient relationship with the Goddess of mythology. It’s filled with Goddess stories from around the world, which helps us to understand aspects of our own selves. As the author (D.J. Conway) suggests in her introduction, “Reconnection with the Great Goddess archetype and Her three faces is vital to the health of humankind on all levels.”
The chapters on each form of the Goddess are filled with correspondences and ideas for spells and rituals. Detailed myths are also told, so that we have a better idea of Her qualities, form, and power.
Guided meditations and examples of rituals are a welcome inclusion in the lengthy Appendix, but too many pages at the end are devoted to a dictionary of symbols - that sort of information is readily available elsewhere.
This is a lovely book that offers a vivid description of the Goddess in all of her glorious forms. Through an understanding of basic archetypes and myths, it helps us to realise and accept our inevitable progression from the cradle to the grave, and all the challenging parts in between!
Published by: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 978-0-87542-171-1
Size: Trade paperback, 229 pages
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