Conversations with the Goddesses: Revealing the Divine Power Within You
The Greek goddesses have inspired the female imagination for more then three thousand years.  Representing aspects of the female psyche, these goddesses have touched the lives of countless women over time.  The profound emotional experiences of womanhood  - being a daughter, being a sister, becoming a wife, bearing a child, experiencing sexual passion, love, and jealousy - are as timeless as the myths themselves.  "Conversations with the Goddesses" explores these ancient myths, revealing the personalities of seven female divinities - Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Hera, Hestia, and Persephone - to help women grow and understand their own emotional patterns, and to learn to balance and navigate the challenges of life.As a bridge between the ancient and modern worlds, knowledge of the goddesses and their individual essences will help you:- Awaken and restore the natural power within you- Understand the principles of female expression- Enrich your personal relationships- Bring out your hidden qualities, and help you use them to your best advantageBy embracing the unique characteristics of these immortal beings, you will blaze a path to freedom and wholeness.   In the pages of this book, you will find literary reflections by Colette, Shakespeare, Amy Tan, and others that give each goddess her own voice and shed light on her distinctive qualities, as well as paintings, drawings, and sculpture that explore such emblematic icons as Aphrodite's scallop shell, symbolic of femininity.  More than just a beautiful paean to the goddesses this powerful guide will help you grow to understand your inner beauty, strength, and wisdom.