RLST 5420

Goddess Traditions

Explores the many forms which Goddesses have assumed through history, including the Neolithic Great Mother and her heiresses in the ancient Mediterranean cultures, such as: Isis, Ishtar, Demeter, Hecate, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena and others, and their parallels in India. Goddess traditions have encompassed a full spectrum from virgins to Great Mothers to dark underworld Goddesses of death and destruction. Restriction: Restricted to Graduate level students. Cross-listed with RLST 4420 and WGST 4420/5420. Term offered: spring.

Units: 3.0

Hours: 3 to 3