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First Godess - The Great Mother
First Godess - The Great Mother

Author(s): Lelia Rus Pîrvan
Subject(s): Fine Arts / Performing Arts
Published by: Editura Muzicală
Keywords: Godess; Great Mother; Mythology; Female; Prehistoric Symbolysm

Summary/Abstract: The beginning of religion overlaps in most parts of the world with the image of female fertility. Female goddess image is omnipresent, having forms and different characteristics, witch are depending on the time and area of origin. The idea of the Great Mother is probably the oldest and fundamental religion of prehistoric man and therefore it remains as poignant in all world cultures. Its characteristics have been preserved in all subsequent religions, and this study aims to present some common aspects of these first female representations.

  • Issue Year: IV/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 165-168
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English