Download or read book The Once and Future Goddess written by Elinor W. Gadon and published by HarperOne. This book was released on 1989 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated account of the worship and representation of the female deity in Western culture. Art historian Gadon describes ancient goddess-based religions, their suppression by patriarchies, their current revival, and prospects for the future. Includes over 50 color plates. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR