The woman's encyclopedia of myths and secrets
Walker, Barbara G
The woman's encyclopedia of myths and secrets - San Francisco Harper and Row c1983 - xi, 1124p.; ill.; bibliog.
'Thousands of popular fantasies and hidden facts are expounded in this Encyclopedia, where the complex subject of sexism is approached from both the historical and the mythic viewpoints. Standard encyclopedias usually omit such material, or give it a brief, uninformative note. There is need for a complete study of the many-faceted process of transition from female-oriented to male-oriented religions in western civilization.' -- Introduction
Paperback (Katerbound)
006250925X.
83-47736
Women, mythology
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Sexism, religious aspects
Matriarchy
Goddesses
BL458 .W34 1983
The woman's encyclopedia of myths and secrets - San Francisco Harper and Row c1983 - xi, 1124p.; ill.; bibliog.
'Thousands of popular fantasies and hidden facts are expounded in this Encyclopedia, where the complex subject of sexism is approached from both the historical and the mythic viewpoints. Standard encyclopedias usually omit such material, or give it a brief, uninformative note. There is need for a complete study of the many-faceted process of transition from female-oriented to male-oriented religions in western civilization.' -- Introduction
Paperback (Katerbound)
006250925X.
83-47736
Women, mythology
Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Sexism, religious aspects
Matriarchy
Goddesses
BL458 .W34 1983