Lady of the Beasts: The Goddess and Her Sacred Animals

by Buffie Johnson

This vivid and provocative book provides an unparelleled overview of the Goddess as she was defined by the ancient societies whose people worshiped her. The author spent more than four decades studying Goddess images--statues, religious artifacts, and art--from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and other parts of the world. With more than 400 magnificent illustrations and photographs (many in color) of historic and prehistoric objects, this book provides a diverse display of stunning images that focus on the Goddess in relation to her sacred animals.

Genres: Mythology, Spirituality, Religion, History, Nonfiction, Goddess, Art

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Inara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title in German:
Die große Mutter in ihren Tieren

Buffie Johnson describes in this book the sacred animals of various goddesses around the world. The book is arranged according to animals: bird, lion, dog, snake, butterfly, sheep and ram, spider, deer, fish, sow, cow and bull, scorpion and bear.
Many pictures and illustrations show the goddesses and their animals in all their forms of expression. An extensive bibliography is also included at the end of the book for everybody who is interested in further reading. A very interesting and recommendable book if you like to learn about ancient goddesses and their sacred animals.

[Sarah Adler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, unapologetic, informative, daring; a wonderfully rich book that remains a great foundational work until this day.