The Book of Goddesses: Invoke the Powers of the Goddesses to Improve Your Life

by Roni Jay

Ishtar, the Babylonian goddess of love . . . Gaia, the ancient Greek earth mother . . . Xochiquetzal, the Aztec goddess of flowers, dance, and song . . . Parvati, the Hindu goddess of fertility . . . Venus, the Roman goddess of love . . . This enlightening book describes 25 female deities as they are worshipped by different cultures, and explains the powers attributed to them. It also presents more than 50 rituals that readers can perform for their own personal benefit. Love, bereavement, prosperity, healing, protection, and even waking refreshed are among the many subjects of these rituals. Whether seeking personal inspiration or exploring the theologies of diverse and distant cultures, readers will find a fascinating mix of mythology, history, folklore, and practical advice brought together in a lavishly illustrated format. More than 300 full-color drawings, art reproductions, and photos in all. Extra Six sealed pages present rituals claimed to have extraordinary power and effectiveness.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Metagion · Rating 3 out of 5]

This REALLY should've gotten two stars from me, but I made it three due to the stunning artwork. Why did it not receive more than that? Too many errors as far as the Goddesses are concerned, and also too "dumbed down" for those of us that know about the Pantheons that he discusses. It's not bad if you don't have any idea who those Goddesses are or what they represent, but for those of us that do, it's like: "Uh, that's not right..." (i.e., Hathor consuming the beer after her "drunken rampage" to save Mankind...that was Sekhmet.) So if you like great art, by all means, read it. I'd just strongly urge the reader to go elsewhere for Goddess lore.

[Nandi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting to read about the Goddesses...but the back half I could have done without.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I agree with the other reviewers:
>The illustrations were solid
>The information had many errors and inaccuracies (e.g. equating Bastet with Sekhmet, but then also telling Sekhmet's story of destruction as if it belonged to Hathor, etc.)
>I could have done without the second half on rituals.