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This volume gathers Joseph Campbell’s scattered lectures and writings, mapping the development of the goddess archetype from Neolithic Old Europe through Greek, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern traditions up to the Renaissance. The essays analyze classical motifs and interpret how goddess imagery has shaped religious thought across cultures. Campbell also provides a perspective on the personal empowerment of women, linking ancient mythic patterns to contemporary self‑actualization. The book is edited and introduced by the executive director of the Opus Archives and Research Center.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: Joseph Campbell
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