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The Great Cosmic Mother by Monica Sjoo

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The Great Cosmic Mother

Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth

Monica Sjoo, Barbara Mor

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 27, 1987

Reading lane: Goddess Spirituality

A deeply awakening yet radical exploration of the Goddess, the divine feminine, and the cultural forces that have formed the female condition—A must read for all feminists and spiritual seekers “One of the most important books I’ve ever read.” – Alice Walker , Pulitzer Prize Winning author of The Color Purple For readers of Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Great Cosmic Mother offers a sweeping overview of the Goddess, allowing us to reconnect within, tap deep into our innate wisdom, harness the power of our mind, body, and spirit, and discover what it truly means to be a woman and spiritual being.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Earth and Goddess

An expansive inquiry into Goddess traditions and the forces shaping women’s spiritual lives.

Come here for

  • Folklore, mythology, symbolism, and archaeological perspectives
  • A spiritual lens on women’s cultural history and the divine feminine

Expect

  • A sweeping, contemplative exploration
  • Illustrations alongside ancient and modern matriarchal history

Book Details

Authors
Monica Sjoo, Barbara Mor
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
May 27, 1987
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Goddess Spirituality · Shamanism
Reading lane
Goddess Spirituality

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Publisher Categories

  • Women's History

  • Faith & Inspiration

  • Mind & Spirit

  • New Thought

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  • Goddess Spirituality

  • Sacred Sexuality

  • Comparative Religion

  • Getting Motivated

About This Book

A deeply awakening yet radical exploration of the Goddess, the divine feminine, and the cultural forces that have formed the female condition—A must read for all feminists and spiritual seekers “One of the most important books I’ve ever read.” – Alice Walker , Pulitzer Prize Winning author of The Color Purple For readers of Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Great Cosmic Mother offers a sweeping overview of the Goddess, allowing us to reconnect within, tap deep into our inna...

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A deeply awakening yet radical exploration of the Goddess, the divine feminine, and the cultural forces that have formed the female condition—A must read for all feminists and spiritual seekers “One of the most important books I’ve ever read.” – Alice Walker , Pulitzer Prize Winning author of The Color Purple For readers of Women Who Run with the Wolves, The Great Cosmic Mother offers a sweeping overview of the Goddess, allowing us to reconnect within, tap deep into our innate wisdom, harness the power of our mind, body, and spirit, and discover what it truly means to be a woman and spiritual being. Drawing on religious, cultural, and archaeological sources to recreate the Goddess movement that is humanity’s heritage, this classic spiritual guide illuminates how, before the patriarchy, women—and their instinctual bodies—were more connected to the earth, and each other, than ever previously known. Women have had profound impact on modern society as we know it today, harnessing their connection with the cycles of the moon and fertility of the earth to discover time cycles, art, agriculture, language, and other universal stapes previously believed to be invented by man. The Great Cosmic Mother revives modern and ancient matriarchal history allowing all readers to truly understand women as the creators of culture, innovators, and peacemakers throughout time. Through illustrations, symbolism, explorations of folklore and mythology, this profound source of wisdom will empower you to find your divine feminine energy and unlock the goddess within.

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