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The Great Mother Of The Gods

The Great Mother Of The Gods

Showerman, Grant

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Literary CriticismArchaeologyAncient History General

ISBN10: 1428621008
ISBN13: 9781428621008
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 26 2006
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Great Mother of the Gods is a book written by Grant Showerman that explores the ancient goddess worship in the Mediterranean world. The book delves into the history and mythology of the great mother goddess, who was worshipped by various cultures under different names such as Cybele, Rhea, Demeter, and Isis. The author examines the origins of the goddess cults and their development over time, from the Bronze Age to the Roman Empire. Showerman also discusses the rituals and practices associated with the goddess worship, including the role of priestesses and the use of music and dance in the ceremonies. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the great mother goddess and her significance in ancient religion and culture. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in mythology, ancient history, and women's studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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