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Author Harding, M. Esther (Mary Esther), 1888-1971.

Title Woman's mysteries, ancient and modern : a psychological interpretation of the feminine principle as portrayed in myth, story, and dreams / by M. Esther Harding
Published New York : Harper & Row, 1976

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 W'PONDS  398.3 Har  AVAILABLE
Description xvi, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents Myth and the modern mind -- The moon as giver of fertility -- The moon in modern life -- Early representations of the moon deity -- The moon cycle of women -- The inner meaning of the moon cycle -- The man in the moon -- The moon mother -- The virgin goddess -- Priests and priestesses of the moon -- The sacred marriage -- Ishtar -- Isis and Osiris -- The sacrifice of the son -- Rebirth and immortality -- The changing moon -- Inspiration and the self
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Sex (Psychology)
Women and religion.
Women -- Folklore.
Women.
SUBJECT Moon -- Folklore. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh90003042
Moon -- Mythology. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85087130
Moon -- Religious aspects. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85087139
ISBN 0060905255 (paperback)