The Bearded Goddess
Androgynes, goddesses and monsters in ancient Cyprus
ISBN: 978-9963-706-31-0
Κατάσταση Έκδοσης:
Κυκλοφορεί
Είδος:
Βιβλίο
Μορφή:
Χαρτόδετο
Αναγνωστικό Κοινό:
Ενήλικες - βιβλία προς το ευρύ κοινό
Θέμα:
Aphrodite, Bearded Goddess, gender studies, hermaphrodite, mythology, temple rituals, ΑΡΧΑΙΑ ΙΣΤΟΡΙΑ, Αρχαιολογία, Αρχαιολογική επιστήμη, μεθοδολογία και τεχνικές, Αφροδίτη, Ιστορία, Κύπρος, Μέση Ανατολή
Γλώσσα:
Αγγλική
Έτος Έκδοσης:
2012
Εκδότης:
Αρμίδα
Συγγραφέας:
Winbladh, Marie-Louise
Διαστάσεις:
21.5 x 21 εκ
Σελίδες:
108 σελ.
25,00 €
Περιγραφή
Unveiling the Hidden Face of Aphrodite: The Bearded Goddess of Cyprus
Discover the shocking truth about antiquity’s most misunderstood deity in this groundbreaking exploration by renowned archaeologist Marie-Louise Winbladh. “The Bearded Goddess” challenges everything you thought you knew about Aphrodite, the iconic goddess of love and beauty.
Key revelations:
Aphrodite’s secret origins as a hermaphroditic deity
The surprising link between Cyprus and the birth of this powerful goddess
Untold stories of ancient rituals and worship practices
The truth behind “temple prostitution” and the role of Aphrodite’s priestesses
How archaeological evidence rewrites mythology
Delve into the enigmatic world of ancient religion as Winbladh uncovers:
The startling bisexual nature of Aphrodite’s earliest representations
How the Ayia Irini figurine revolutionizes our understanding of divine femininity
The evolution of Aphrodite’s cult from androgynous power to love goddess
Perfect for:
History buffs and mythology enthusiasts
Scholars of gender studies and ancient religions
Anyone fascinated by the hidden aspects of well-known cultural icons
Written in accessible language, this book brings academic insights to life for both scholars and casual readers. Uncover the complex symbolism and forgotten stories behind one of history’s most captivating deities.
Transform your understanding of ancient culture, sexuality, and spirituality. Get “The Bearded Goddess” today and embark on a journey to the crossroads of myth, archaeology, and hidden history!
Discover the shocking truth about antiquity’s most misunderstood deity in this groundbreaking exploration by renowned archaeologist Marie-Louise Winbladh. “The Bearded Goddess” challenges everything you thought you knew about Aphrodite, the iconic goddess of love and beauty.
Key revelations:
Aphrodite’s secret origins as a hermaphroditic deity
The surprising link between Cyprus and the birth of this powerful goddess
Untold stories of ancient rituals and worship practices
The truth behind “temple prostitution” and the role of Aphrodite’s priestesses
How archaeological evidence rewrites mythology
Delve into the enigmatic world of ancient religion as Winbladh uncovers:
The startling bisexual nature of Aphrodite’s earliest representations
How the Ayia Irini figurine revolutionizes our understanding of divine femininity
The evolution of Aphrodite’s cult from androgynous power to love goddess
Perfect for:
History buffs and mythology enthusiasts
Scholars of gender studies and ancient religions
Anyone fascinated by the hidden aspects of well-known cultural icons
Written in accessible language, this book brings academic insights to life for both scholars and casual readers. Uncover the complex symbolism and forgotten stories behind one of history’s most captivating deities.
Transform your understanding of ancient culture, sexuality, and spirituality. Get “The Bearded Goddess” today and embark on a journey to the crossroads of myth, archaeology, and hidden history!