The Crone: Woman of Age, Wisdom, and Power

by Barbara G. Walker

Paperback, 1988

Status

Available

Genres

Publication

Harper & Row (1988), Edition: Illustrated, 191 pages

Description

A probing account of the honored place of older women in ancient matriarchal societies restores to contemporary women an energizing symbol of self-value, power, and respect.

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Rating

½ (20 ratings; 4)

User reviews

LibraryThing member jaharbaugh
Though it reads a bit like a composite of student papers at the end of a course, it's still worth reading.
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LibraryThing member ritaer
world needs feminine wisdom of dark aspect of Goddess

Subjects

Crones Religious life
Matriarchy Religious aspects
Patriarchy Religious aspects

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1986

Physical description

8 inches

ISBN

0062509349 / 9780062509345

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