ePub The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece by M. Rigoglioso in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A window into the mysteries of a PriestessBy Rev. Donna M. SwindellsThis book is an eye-opener! Having studied some of Greek mythology the Priestesses who served in the temples; I haven't come across this subject matter. Before the Catholic/Christian belief in a "Virgin birth" it was possible for devoted Greek Priestesses to conceive a child; without the sexual union of a Man. In the stories of the Gods Goddesses of the Greeks; The Deities have sexual union with mortals. That union usually produced a gifted child. But; what if it was possible for a Priestess to conceive without union of a Man or the Divine? Could faith; magic or a combination of secret knowledge pratices could produce; in a Priestess; an offspring? I took this book with me on a trip to Egypt. For 2 weeks; this was the book that kept my mind returning to its pages. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in the life of a Greek Priestess.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive in evidenceBy Clearsky311I found Marguerite succeeded in providing enough evidence that a cult did exist in ancient Greece which practiced Divine Birth in its 3 forms at various times before and during the transition to a patriarchy which overtook the original matriarchy. There are numerous references to the various myths and writers of the ancient world with a comprehensive bibliography on which the writer bases her various proposals. Informative and eye opening and a joy to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Deep scholarly work that reveals so much in relation to ...By CustomerDeep scholarly work that reveals so much in relation to the myths that we thought we knew. This work has taken me on a journey of revelation