The Book of Goddesses Quotes

“In ancient times, women who had ceased their monthly flow were believed to hold their life-giving powers within themselves, like the dark moon. They were thought to be creating something powerful with their retained womb blood—pregnant with wisdom instead of new life. Valued and honored in their communities, these sage women had skills and powers no younger woman could possess. Like Hekate, they were crones, crowned”
― Kris Waldherr, The Book of Goddesses: Expanded Anniversary Edition

“In ancient Greece, the earth was personified as a mysterious goddess called Gaia. A cosmic, procreative womb who emerged out of the primeval void called Chaos, it was believed Gaia existed before all other life. It was also believed that Gaia created all of life. In Roman mythology, she was known as Terra. At”
― Kris Waldherr, The Book of Goddesses: Expanded Anniversary Edition

“she worked and prayed for the welfare of humans for over ten million years. Then she was transformed into a goddess whose only desire was to ease the world’s pain.”
― Kris Waldherr, The Book of Goddesses: Expanded Anniversary Edition

“her true name is never spoken aloud.”
― Kris Waldherr, The Book of Goddesses: Expanded Anniversary Edition

“WHILE THE WORLD IS not a vale of tears, there are times when it seems more so than others. As strong as we may be, these are the times we need a special power—the potent strength of the Divine Feminine.”
― Kris Waldherr, The Book of Goddesses: Expanded Anniversary Edition