by SheenaMcGrath (Author)
Does the mention of a sun deity make you think of Apollo? Perhaps you should envision a female divinity instead! Unlike the Greeks, many Indo-European peoples probably believed a goddess ruled our bright, blazing star. So, dispense with the stereotypes of mainstream culture and set out on a journey of discovery to bring this long-forgotten idol into focus. Through etymology, mythology, and religion, a compelling argument emerges for seeing the sun in feminine terms. Norse, Baltic, Celtic, and Hittite legends, goddesses named Sol and Saule, plus pictures of a variety of artifacts, lend weight to this eye-opening thesis.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Cassell Illustrated
Published: 26 Jun 1997
ISBN 10: 0713726628
ISBN 13: 9780713726626