City of the Goddess: Freemasons, the Sacred Feminine, and the Secret Beneath the Seat of Power in Washington, DC

by Alan Butler

City of the Goddess is the ultimate deconstruction of the design of Washington, D.C., its direct connection to Freemasonry, and its veneration and embodiment of the Great Goddess and the feminine principle. Uncover the secret roots of America, from the deliberate orientation of the capital's landscape to align with the constellation of Virgo to the beliefs and intentions of the “Star Families”--a truly ancient institution. Learn how one of the most powerful secret societies in the world planned the world's most powerful city.

244 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2011

About the author

Alan Butler is an established author, historian, and researcher with a career spanning several decades. His work primarily focuses on uncovering historical mysteries, especially those related to ancient civilizations, astronomy, astrology, and comparative religion. Early in his career, Butler worked as an engineer, a background he credits with shaping his meticulous approach to historical inquiry. Over time, he transitioned to writing and researching full-time, exploring topics such as the Knights Templar, goddess worship, Freemasonry, and the role of astronomy in ancient societies.
Butler has co-authored several influential books with Christopher Knight, including Civilization One, which examines ancient measuring systems, and Who Built the Moon?, which delves into the Moon's unique characteristics and its connection to Earth's history. His solo works include The Knights Templar: Their History and Myths Revealed, The Virgin and the Pentacle, and Sheep, a unique exploration of the cultural significance of sheep throughout history.
Apart from writing, Butler has written plays for BBC Radio and participated in television documentaries. He lives in Northern England with his wife, where he continues his research and writing on historical enigmas. Butler is also a noted speaker at seminars and events focused on ancient studies and esoteric topics.

Reviews

[Joni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I always enjoy books that delve into secret societies, religions of the ancient past and how the two contributed to the present day. This book didn't disappoint, although my eyes glazed over a bit with all the description of the megalithic measuring system. It wasn't the author's fault that he hit the limit on how much math I could take. As with any of these books, I'm not sure how much I believe about the author's conclusions, but I find them interesting and food for thought.

[Meridth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dearth of reviews here. I effing enjoyed it!! Would love to discuss it with some of my Freemason family members, but they already know I am a nutty artist type, and will assume I am high. Such is the quality of this book!

[Helen]

DNF. I have tried to read this book several times over the years. It’s written too academically for my tastes. Just too much dogma and side information. I just don’t cate enough about the city to dig so deeply into theory.

[Anthony Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting read if you are into american revolutionary history and freemasonry. It gave me a different perspective of organized religion, government, power in the world, etc.