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Name: The Goddess
Author: Christine Downing

In "The Goddess," Christine Downing, a former president of the American Academy of Religion and university professor of religion, traces her personal path from maiden-daughter to mature woman through detailed examinations of Greek goddesses and mythological figures. Each chapter focuses on a different goddess or mythical woman, allowing Downing to weave autobiographical musings, the meanings of her dreams and fantasies, and her extensive cultural and academic knowledge. Written in a direct and intimate style, the book offers a unique blend of psychological insight and mythological scholarship.

First publish date: 1981

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography

Authors: Christine Downing

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