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Feminine Power: The Divine to the Demonic
Divine women - in many guises - have featured in every world faith from deep history until the present day; inspiring people and cultures across the world. In a cross-cultural and global approach; this book discusses Eve alongside Inanna; Radha; and Aphrodite in the context of sex and desire; while in the chapter on evil; witches and Hecate are compared with other deities; like Lamashtu and the Cihuateotl; as well as monstrous women such as Taraka; Medusa; Rangda; and Lilith. Ideas of justice and defense are explored in the figures of Athena; Sekhmet; and Kali; and the final chapter on compassion and salvation uncovers links between Isis; Mary; Tara; and Guanyin. The publication concludes with a discussion of contemporary art and modern interpretations of goddesses. Until the mid-twentieth century; the disciplines of theology; archaeology; and history were heavily dominated by male academics; resulting in the under-representation of women's experience and fewer studies on female divinity. This timely book; which is packed with fascinating insights into different cultures and beliefs; seeks to redress that balance.
Book Details
- Publisher: British Museum Press
- Publish Date: Jun 20th, 2022
- Pages: 272
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.62in - 7.51in - 0.93in - 2.33lb
- EAN: 9780714151304
- Categories: • Theology• Ancient• Subjects & Themes - Religious
Praise for this book
"...written in plain and accessible language, without losing academic rigor, which makes it ideal for classroom work. With its high-fidelity imagery, insightful cross-cultural comparisons, and references to current art and phenomena [...] it's an enjoyable read for scholars and those interested in folklore and comparative religion, but it is also suitable for those who dare to immerse themselves in this world..."--María Pinal Villanueva "Journal of Folklore Research" (5/1/2023 12:00:00 AM)
"An excellent catalogue."-- "The Sunday Times"
"A lucidly argued and richly illustrated catalogue."-- "The Guardian"