Ancient Symbols Live in Today's Women - Images of the Dark Goddess in Psychology

The archeologist Maria Gimbutas left us the gift of symbols and images shefound in ancient burial sites of the goddess. From a Jungian perspective thissymbolism is related to archetypes which are built into the design of everyhuman being. Feminist theory shows the need for new models solely relatedwomen's experience. This book is a guided tour of young women's responsesto ancient symbols as seen in archetypal images of six dark goddesses. Thework unveils their longing for a set of myths icons and symbols that are particularlyfemale and empowering. Along that way hidden fears and pains canbe revealed and the power they hold can be released. This book introduces anew vision of the archetypal feminine seen through the eyes of young women.Psychologists sociologists archeologists and theologians as well as anyonewho has struggled with love and loss will benefit from this work.