Detalls del llibre
Divine and semi-divine females abound in Welsh and Irish myths, often associated with themes of virginity and sexuality, promiscuity and destruction. The concept of partnership is a prominent aspect of Celtic religion and myth, and it is possible to trace evidence of the divine marriage in both European iconography and Irish myth. The female is sometimes the dominant partner.
In this account, the role of woman as religious leader, priestess (even druidess) and as seer, appeasing and controlling the supernatural powers, is examined. The final section of the book explores the transition from polytheistic paganism to monotheistic Christianity in the Celtic west. Here Celtic spirituality embraced women as of major importance as saints and mystics. One example is the Irish goddess Brigit, who became a Christian saint, but retained her pagan function as presider over the ale harvest.
- Enquadernació Tapa tova
- Autor/a Miranda Jane Green
- ISBN13 9780714123127
- ISBN10 0714123129
- Pàgines 224
- Any Edició 1997
- Fecha de publicación 01/01/1997
Ressenyes i valoracions
Celtic goddesses
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- Miranda Jane Green
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- British Museum Press (1997)
- 9780714123127



