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The Goddess Within: A Guide to the Eternal Myths that Shape Women's Lives
Gestalt and Jungian psychologists Jennifer and Roger Woolger have written a fascinating guide to the goddess qualities that live within us all. Learn how to navigate the turning points in your life by understanding which goddess type is coming to the fore. Wonderfully affirming, profound in its implications, THE GODDESS WITHIN helps restore the feminine to its rightful pla...more
Paperback, 496 pages
Published
October 7th 1989
by Ballantine Books
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If I could pick one goddess archetype I am most like...isn't really the focus in this book. It's about how we have all these different goddess archetypes and qualities within us (and more of certain ones depending on our individual stage in life): lover, thinker, feeler, leader, mate, wild primal huntress and nurturer. We are all of that. Not just a character from a Greek tragedy or Roman religious belief system. When someone asks you what character are you most like, or what "type" are you, thi...more
I've read Roger Woolger before and like his work, and this book is fascinating. It makes me hopeful that the rise of women's equality in the U.S. can help our world culture transcend the male dominated history we've had for eons. This is a history book and not targeted for women only, so guys - feel free to read it.
Disappointed in the book. After reading M.L. von Franz and C.G. Jung, I found the arguments presented somewhat flaccid. Perhaps a good introduction to the archetypal theory, but not for the person who has a good back ground in Jungian psychology.
myths. I read part of this.
I've had a strong connection to Greek mythology all my life, but I'm only just now beginning to seriously study this type of analysis. I know 'Goddesses in Everywoman' is more popular, but this book was a better place for me personally to start. Some things are dated (mostly in how the word 'feminism' is used and the implication that homosexuality is a reaction rather than an inborn trait, which, no), but there's a whole lot here that resonates with me. I look forward to studying more.
Oct 01, 2009
Jana
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a psychological study of many ancient archetypes that are evident in modern society. very interesting.
I consider this book an excellent read. I would highly suggest that every woman read it. It is NOT some artsy new-agey type of book, but based on Jungian psychology showing how the archetypes of the Greek goddesses affect each and every woman's life.
Feb 05, 2008
Krista
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This book shows the many sides a woman can have. using Old myth.
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