The Body of the Goddess: Sacred Wisdom in Myth, Landscape and Culture

Rachel Pollack's book is an exploration of the ancient world of woman-centered culture and the re-emergence of Goddess consciousness in modern lives. Drawing upon ancient tradition, archaeology, mythology and her own experience, she relates how the Goddess was overwhelmed by patriarchal values and has only recently been rediscovered. Her book forms a vital part of women's history, a joyous tale of rediscovery and a Middle Eastern and European travelogue which sees landscapes take on a new and symbolic form as myths re-emerge with new meaning for today's world.