Figures of the Goddess from Ancient History
Terri Paajanen
Step-By-Step
Introduction
Wicca is a new religion, but people have been following Pagan ways for much longer. Archaeology has shown that the female image was formed into idols, figures and statues for many thousands of years. The true purpose of these figures is speculated to be spiritual in nature and connect the fertility of women with the Earth, but in fact we can never know what the artist was thinking when he/she created them.
All of these figures can be found as reproduction statues, and grace altars around the world today. Though they don't represent specific Deities, they offer us a connection with the Divine feminine from a time before history.
- Introduction
- Venus of Willendorf
- Laussel Goddess
- Nile Goddess
- Snake Goddess of Crete
- Ishtar
http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/godsgoddesses/ss/goddessfigures.htm?nl=1