Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World

by Merlin Stone

Overview

This collection of ancient images of women as goddesses and heroines brings together legends, rituals, and prayers from China, Celtic Europe, South America, Africa, India, North America, Scandinavia, Japan, and elsewhere.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780807067512
Publisher:	Beacon Press
Publication date:	09/30/1990
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	448
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Merlin Stone (September 27, 1931 – February 23, 2011) was an American author, sculptor, and professor of art and art history. She is best known for her book, When God Was a Woman.

Editorial Reviews

Every feminist should have a copy of Ancient Mirrors. . . . These are stories to grow up with. —Sojourner

From the Publisher

A reprint of the New Sibylline Books edition of 1979. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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