Items related to The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden...
Synopsis
A noted archaeologist demonstrates the existence of prehistoric goddess-worshipping, egalitarian, nonviolent cultures whose hidden heritage is just now begin restored
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Marija Gimbutas was professor of European archaeology at UCLA and wrote more than twenty books, including The Civilization of the Goddess.
From Library Journal
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.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHarper & Row
- Publication date1989
- ISBN 10 0062503561
- ISBN 13 9780062503565
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages388
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden...
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Published by
Harper & Row (edition ), 1989
ISBN 10: 0062503561
ISBN 13: 9780062503565
Used
Hardcover
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Fair. With dust jacket Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Seller Inventory # 0062503561-7-1-29
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Seller: Fleur Fine Books, Port Neches, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HARDCOVER. Condition: Used; Very Good. Used; Very Good. 61-B-06 Harper and Row 1989 Hardcover (oversized). Text is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light wear. Book Condition; Very Good Jacket Condition; Very Good . 1989. HARDCOVER. Seller Inventory # 9780062503565
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Language of the Goddess Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Published by
Harper & Row, New York, NY, 1989
ISBN 10: 0062503561
ISBN 13: 9780062503565
Used
Hardcover
Seller: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
THE LANGUAGE OF THE GODDESS
Published by
Harper & Row, San Francisco, 1989
ISBN 10: 0062503561
ISBN 13: 9780062503565
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Kubik Fine Books Ltd., ABAA, Dayton, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. 1st Edition. 388p. A large black cloth hardcover book in near-fine condition, lacking the dustjacket. Owner's stamps inside, but otherwise clean and tight. Measures approx. 11" x 9.5". Seller Inventory # 176651
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Published by
Harper & Row, San Franciso, CA, 1989
ISBN 10: 0062503561
ISBN 13: 9780062503565
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
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
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Seller: Grumpys Fine Books, Tijeras, NM, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: very good. little wear and tear. Seller Inventory # Grumpy0062503561
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Published by
Harper & Row, 1989
ISBN 10: 0062503561
ISBN 13: 9780062503565
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Stock & Trade LLC, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. First Edition. A nice hardcover in a protective Mylar sleeve with a crisp dust jacket, a tight binding and an unmarked text. From a private smoke free collection. Shipping within 24 hours a tracking number and delivery confirmationOverseas shipping unavailable due size and weight. Seller Inventory # DarbNC7G-88d
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Seller: Grumpys Fine Books, Tijeras, NM, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Prompt service guaranteed. Seller Inventory # Clean0062503561
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Language of the Goddess: Unearthing the Hidden Symbols of Western Civilization
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, North Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0062503561
Quantity: 1 available