Publisher's Synopsis
Delve into the ancient world and rediscover a forgotten goddess and all her lost wisdom.
Who was the ancient Canaanite Great Mother, Asherah?
Why was she erased from history and religious practices?
What traces of her spirit remain in our world?
Remember one of the most powerful yet overlooked deities here!
For thousands of years, Asherah stood as a revered goddess of fertility, motherhood, and protection, only to be wiped from the ledgers. Once worshipped across the ancient Near East, her presence was deliberately obscured by the shifting religious landscape of the time and place. But her story is not gone.
Together, we will learn:
- Who Asherah Is: Discover who this goddess is, the different names associated to her, and what archaeological discoveries were found in relation to her.
- The Ancient Roots: Explore the Canaanite pantheon and the position of Asherah within it and see the influence her image had across cultures.
- Worship and Devotion: Understand how people worshipped the goddess, engaging in rituals, building Asherah poles, and holding on to her symbols of power.
- Erasing History: Uncover the ways in which Asherah was removed from the religious milieu, gradually making way for the rise in patriarchal monotheistic practices.
- The Reawakening: Find out how the modern world is shedding light on this goddess, bringing her back into our lives and spirituality.
Whether you want to explore archaeology, ancient religions, or feminist spirituality, this book will help you piece together the hidden legacy of a goddess whose influence still resonates today.
Come with us and embrace one of the untold stories of a goddess who was mother to all but sadly, remembered by none!
