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The Little Book of Goddesses

An Empowering Introduction to Glorious Goddesses
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The Little Book of Goddesses by Astrid Carvel offers an accessible introduction to some of mythology's most powerful and legendary female figures. This pocket guide explores goddesses across various ancient and modern cultures, detailing their origins, key powers, and cultural significance. Readers will discover the stories of Athena, Bastet, Freyja, and others, celebrating their strength, wisdom, and influence throughout history.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for readers interested in mythology, feminist perspectives on ancient deities, and those seeking an inspiring introduction to powerful female figures in history and culture.

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This accessible guide offers readers an engaging introduction to a selection of the most powerful and influential goddesses throughout history, retelling their stories and celebrating their awesome abilities. Let yourself be inspired and empowered by tales of feminine power, strength and wisdom in this pocketbook of dazzling deities.

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Embrace the power of the divine in this beginner's guide to some of mythology’s fiercest females and most legendary ladies.

Across thousands of years and countless civilizations, goddesses have been a powerful presence. Whether as leaders, mothers, warriors or lovers, these indomitable divinities have always been able to fascinate and seduce us.

This pocket guide offers readers an engaging and accessible introduction to a selection of the most powerful and influential goddesses throughout ancient and modern history, retelling their stories and celebrating their awesome abilities. Each profile includes a concise history of the goddess and her origins, a summary of her main powers, a look at the goddess in myth and popular culture, and an exploration of her best attributes.

Learn about Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of pleasure and protection; the beautiful Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, and many others.

Let yourself be inspired and empowered by tales of feminine power, strength and wisdom in this pocketbook of dazzling deities.

The Little Book of Goddesses by Astrid Carvel is your guide to embracing the wisdom and power of these legendary ladies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800071988

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 June 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Summersdale Publishers

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 104.0mm

Height: 146.0mm

Weight: 144g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Astrid Carvel is a white witch based in Sussex, UK, who enjoys reading literature on Wicca in her spare time. She is also the author of The Little Book of Witchcraft and The Little Book of Spells.

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