European civilization between 6500 and 3500 BC - long before Greek or Judaeo-Christian civilizations flourished - was not a provincial reflection of neighboring Near Eastern cultures but a distinct culture with its own unique identity. The mythical imagery of this matrilinear era tells us much about early humanity's concepts of the cosmos; of human relations with nature; of the complementary roles of male and female. Through study of sculpture; vases; and other cult objects from southeastern Europe; Gimbutas sketches the village culture that evolved there before it was overwhelmed by the patriarchal Indo-Euopreans. The Goddess incarnating the creative principle as a Source and Giver of All; fertility images; mythical animals; and other artifacts are anlyzed for their mythic and social significance in this beautifully illustrated study.
#1253835 in Books Wings 1988-12-12 1988-12-12Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.00 x 6.30l; #File Name: 0517371510256 pagesGreat product!
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