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When God Was a Woman

1976·265 pages·Nonfiction

Fantasy Historical Fiction

Here, archaeologically documented, is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women's roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women's status. Index; maps and illustrations.

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When God Was a Woman

Year

1976

Pages

265

Type

Nonfiction

Fantasy Historical Fiction History & Politics

Description

Here, archaeologically documented, is the story of the religion of the Goddess. Under her, women's roles were far more prominent than in patriarchal Judeo-Christian cultures. Stone describes this ancient system and, with its disintegration, the decline in women's status. Index; maps and illustrations.

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