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Book SynopsisThe Mythology of Venus is a collection of essays that summarizes the archaeoastronomy, calendar associations, religious and cultural icons and myths identified with the planet Venus. This book reveals the archetype of a goddess associated with the planet Venus who is identified with transformation, spiritual resurrection, and enlightenment.
Trade ReviewThe Mythology of Venus admirably succeeds in presenting a complex yet stimulating overview of Venus as primordial archetype, complete with astronomical signposts and well-justified water associations. The female principal which has played a central role in human development is traced from its earliest recognition offering students of history, mythology or psychology much to think about. -- Morgan Llywelyn
Table of ContentsForeword Morgan Llywelyn Preface Helen Benigni Acknowledgements 1. The Emergence of the Goddess: A Study of Venus in the Paleolithic and Neolithic Era Helen Benigni 2. The Epiphany of the Goddess: A Study of Venus in the Bronze and Iron Age Helen Benigni 3. Love Goddesses of the Early Historic Age Miriam Robbins Dexter 4. Venus, The Caillichín na Mochóirighe of Newgrange, Ireland Anthony Murphy Appendix I: The Astronomy of the Nights of Venus Barbara Carter Appendix II: The Eight Year Cycle of Venus Barbara Carter Appendix III: Of K’uk’ulcán and Quetazlcóatl, Venus in Mesoamerica R.P. Hale Index Plates About the Authors
