This two-volume set provides a comprehensive guide to the vast array of feminine divine figures found throughout the world.• Coverage of thousands of goddesses describe their myths and images, as well as how they were honored by their worshipers • Organization by region permits in-depth study of specific religious traditions• Includes 40 line drawings by renowned mythic artist Hrana Janto, based on original works from various cultures• Extensive bibliographies on each of the 30 cultures represented draw from the fields of classics, anthropology, folklore, literature, and psychology

Product Description: A concise guide to The Gods and Deities of the Ages from all over the world. The most comprehensive dictionary of World Deities and Supernatural Beings from all cultures.

Defines the traditions and rituals of Wicca and discusses Wiccan folklore, amulets and talismans, and herbs, and includes a section on pagan goddesses from around the world (view table of contents)

Alphabetically arranged entries offer a feminist perspective on mythology, anthropology, sexuality, and religion and trace major figures, myths, concepts, and symbols back to their pre-patriarchal origins