Book of Goddesses & H.

In the burgeoning publishing area of women's mythology and spiritual systems, it is important to find such exhaustive, scholarly and time-proven works. This updated edition of The Book of Goddesses and Heroines is particulary appreciated. Earlier editions and printings and have guided women and men for years, in discovering mythology long hidden from scholarship. Entries are arranged clearly, with many new and updated entries, and the language describing each goddess and heroine is poetic and concise. An excellent bibliography leads readers to primary sources of information, and to related works by other scholars. Indexes and cross-indexes are a particularly useful feature for readers drawing comparisons cross-culturally. A truly excellent resource.

Patricia has created the best Goddess reference book I have seen, and I have collected shelves of such books. I turn to this book first for research, for many years and through several editions. It gets deeper and better and bigger! Patricia's writing is clear, poetic and concise. It is well organised, the cross-reference tables are indispensable, the stories are a delight. A must for anyone interested in learning more about the Goddess's many manifestations.

As a reference tool, The New Book of Goddesses & Heroines is unmatched. As a collection of stories, it is entertaining and enlightening. Look up a Goddess for factual information and you are treated to a well written account that makes the facts come alive.

I have long been fascinated by the goddess mystique, and I was delighted to find this book. It is one of the most informative books on the female role in mythology I have ever found.