The Serpent and the Goddess: Women, Religion, and Power in Celtic Ireland by Mary Condren

The Serpent and the Goddess: Women, Religion, and Power in Celtic Ireland

Mary Condren

268 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

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For readers fascinated by the intersection of history, feminism, and spirituality, The Serpent and the Goddess: Women, Religion, and Power in Celtic Ireland by Mary Condren offers a captivating journey through the rise and fall of matriarchal power in Western civilizations, shedding light on the enduring legacy of female empowerment and the quest for equality.

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Using Ireland as a case study, this book provides an account of the decline of matriarchal power in Western civilizations and analyzes its implications for today's women and today's Catholic Church. From the age of Eve to the age of Brigit to the ...

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