- Paperback: 666 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc; Reprint edition (10 Aug 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 019509199X
- ISBN-13: 978-0195091991
- Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 19 x 5.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,064,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This biographical dictionary contains 11,500 entries for goddesses from around the world and throughout time. Each entry contains area location, associated attributes, and a brief description. Many entries also contain brief retellings of the main myth pertaining to that goddess. This book is intended for religion students and scholars; those interested in New Age.
About the Author
Martha Ann has an advanced degree in religious studies from the University of Colorado.
Dorothy Myers Imel is a professional writer and editor. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Great definitive work!
26 April 1999
Format:Hardcover
This book is extremely well researched. It is the most definitive collection of world goddesses available. The book is broken up into pantheons and attributes with an alphabetical index at the back. Though the descriptions aren't as in-depth as they could be the authors have done a great job of timelining the development and adaption that has taken place with each goddess over the centuries. I am astounded at their success in conquering such a magnitude of information. I reference this work constantly and am so glad to own it. A must for any goddess worshipper or academic scholar of mythology and religions!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
"Typically terse, few entries include detail."
3 Jan 2012
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Potential buyers should carefully read the Booklist review above. This book does contain a comprehensive listing of goddesses from around the world. However, the vast majority of entries simply list the goddess name, region and sphere of influence. If you want nothing more than a alphabetical listing by goddess name within geographical region this book is fine. If you want even a modest amount of history and/or background you will be sadly disappointed. A good dictionary should provide the etiology and meanings (ancient and modern) of a word. One would expect that a volume such as this one claims to be would provide at least a brief description of the history of each entry.
Complete!
20 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback
The mother of all Goddess books! This book is absolutely amazing. It includes Goddesses from all over the world. Fabulous book for learning about the many aspects and elements of Goddesses in all her glorious forms.
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