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Innercity Books (1981)
Description
Pioneer study of the need for an inner female authority in a masculine-oriented society. Interprets the journey into the underworld of Inanna-lshtar, Goddess of Heaven and Earth, to see Ereshkigal, her dark sister. So must modern women descend into the depths of themselves. Rich in insights.
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LibraryThing member Laurenbdavis
Fascinating study of the Sumerian Inanna-Ishtar myth and her descent into the underworld to Ereshkigal, her dark 'sister.' The author present a journey of feminine initiation. Some discussion of feminist theory, which will likely be more interesting to the therapist than the lay reader. For a
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writer like me, there is much inspiring symbolism. A slim volume, and somewhat academic, but surprisingly readable for all that. Show Less
LibraryThing member jsabrina
This book was my introduction to "The Descent of Inanna" -- and while I now would have a somewhat different perspective than Perera takes, it's still an excellent tool for opening up an ancient text for modern relevance.
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English
Original publication date
1981
Physical description
8.75 inches
ISBN
0919123058 / 9780919123052
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