Konstfacks bibliotek

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*1001 $aGimbutas, Marija
*24504$aThe goddesses and gods of Old Europe, 6500-3500 BC :$bmyths and cult images /$cMarija Gimbutas
*250  $aNew and updated ed.
*260  $aLondon :$bThames and Hudson,$c1982, pr. 1984
*300  $a304 s. :$bill.
*500  $aTidigare utg. som The gods and godesses of Old Europe, 7000-3500 BC
*650 4$aPrimitiv religion
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*976 2$aCma$bReligion Skriftlösa Religioner
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European civilization between 6500 and 3500 BC - long before Greek or Judaeo-Christian civilizations flourished - had a distinct culture with its own unique identity. The mythical imagery of this era tells us much about early humanity's concept of the cosmos, of human relations with nature, of the complementary roles of male and female. Through study of sculpture, vases and other cult objects, Gimbutas sketches the village culture that evolved there before it was overwhelmed by the patriarchal Indo-Europeans. The Goddess incarnating the creative principle as Source and Giver of All, fertility images, mythical animals and other artifacts are analysed for their mythic and social significance in this beautifully illustrated study.