Feminine power

the divine to the demonic

Belinda Crerar, Mary Beard

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British Museum Press
14 September 2022

Religious & spiritual leaders

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 Lamaštu and the Cihuateotl, as well as monstrous women such as Taraka, Medusa, Rangda, and Lilith. Ideas of justice and defence 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 feminism 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.

By: Belinda Crerar
Preface by: Mary Beard
Imprint: British Museum Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 1.080kg
ISBN: 9780714151304
ISBN 10: 0714151300
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 14 September 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Forces of nature 2. Passion and desire 3. Evil 4. Justice and defence 5. Compassion and salvation Conclusion Notes and bibliography Acknowledgements and credits Index

Belinda Crerar is the curator of Goddess: female power in world belief. Her previous British Museum publications include Roman Empire: Power and People.

Reviews for Feminine power: the divine to the demonic

"""...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) ""A lucidly argued and richly illustrated catalogue.""-- ""The Guardian"" ""An excellent catalogue.""-- ""The Sunday Times"""