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A noted archaeologist demonstrates the existence of prehistoric goddess-worshipping, egalitarian, nonviolent cultures whose hidden heritage is just now begin restored
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Bringing together archaeological evidence, comparative mythology and folklore, and symbolic interpretations, Gimbutas's work asserts the existence in prehistoric Europe of a widespread culture centered on the Goddess, lifegiver and sustainer, as well as death-wielder. Through the examination of hundreds of Paleolithic and mostly Neolithic pieces, the author traces cross-cultural and cross-chronological symbolic parallels, some of which are quite broad and open to several types of inference. The central and venerated position of women in the unconscious of early European people seems probable; this order of things changed with the incursions by Kurgan groups (4300-2800 B.C.) and the European world moved "from matrilineal to patrilineal." Whether or not one agrees with these archaeomythological interpretations, Gimbutas offers a thought-provoking symbolic reading of hundreds of selected pieces, beautifully reproduced in this sizeable compendium.
- Winnie Lambrecht, Brown Univ., Providence, R.I.
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The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
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Hardcover. Condition: As New in As New dust jacket. Foreword by Joseph Campbell. Shipping will be extra, please inquire. "Illustrated with nearly 2000 symbolic artifacts - sculputres, figurines, temple models, frescoes, vases, sacrificial containers.forges a framework that supports the recovery of a long suppressed portion of our European heritage." ; 9 1/2 x 11 "; 388 pages. Seller Inventory # 114340
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. Book of the Month Club. 388 pages; B&W illustrations throughout the book. Minor foxing on the top exterior edge of textblock. Light rubbing on DJ. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Seller Inventory # GHC19-55861-OS-0
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1989. 1st edition, NF/NF. Tall book has dust jacket have light wear to edges, spine ends and corners. Foreword by Joseph Campbell. Illustrated with nearly 2,000 symbolic artifacts - sculptures, figurines, temple models, frescoes, sacrificial containers. Incredible research (as usual) by Gimbutas, well-written and engaging. Includes glossary of symbols, types of goddesses and gods, summary of functions and images of the Neolithic Great Goddess, chronologies, maps, bibliography and references, sources of illustrations and index. Triple-column text. Nice copy, 388 pp. BP. Seller Inventory # 007037
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