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Descent To The Goddess is a highly original and provocative book about women's freedom and the need for an inner, female authority in a masculine-oriented society. Combining ancient texts and modern dreams, Sylvia Perera presents a way of feminine initiation. As Inanna-Ishtar (Sumerian Goddess of Heaven and Earth) journeys into the underworld to Ershkigal, her dark "sister". and returns. So modern women must descend from their old role-determined behavior into the depths of their instinct and image patterns. to find anew the Great Goddess and restore her values to modern culture. Male readers will also be interested in Descent To The Goddess, both for its revelations of women's essential nature and for its implications in terms of their own inner journey. Descent To The Goddess is a highly recommended addition to Goddess Worship reference collections, metaphysical studies reading lists, and an impressive contribution to feminine psychology reading lists. -- Midwest Book Review
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71 of 76 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an astrologer, Jungian and VisionCoach, I often recommend this book to my clients as a healing journey. It is probably necessary to have a little Jungian and mythological background to enjoy this particular approach to the universal truth of the female. The style is elevated and uses language familiar to Jungian analysts.
You cannot imagine what you will find in this book, though -- it is so different from Women's Lib and and the generalized Greek and Roman myths, for example.
Perera discusses the bi-polar nature of women and mythically describes their arrival to Power and The Deep Feminine.
If you are serious about your path of development on the female side, I can't think of a more worthwhile book.
49 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a therapist (16 yrs), I have been using the material in this book for reframing the experience of depression for my clients. The clients I have introduced this book to are now reframing their illness as an intiation into a greater understanding of their relation to self/soul. While at times dry for most laypeople, It has become a reference book for my practice.
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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Phenomenal...A totally unique interpretation of Inanna's descent
December 4, 2006
By Nadiya Shah
Format:Paperback
If you choose any book on Inanna, or even on the Goddess- and there are many- this is the one to get. Absolutely one of the best books I have ever read on the Goddess Inanna. Truly inspiring. What is truly great about this book is the way the author weaves the of Inanna's descent in a way that makes the relevance to women's lives and psyche's today clear and poetic. the author carefully and skillfully describes how aspects of the goddess Inanna have been relegated to the Shadow "other" and how reclaiming her lessons women can intergrate and reclaim themselves. But this book goes beyond simple Jungian analysis. Perera carefully describes Inanna's descent and interprets it's beauty and wisdom. I have read many books on Inanna and the Sumerian pantheon. This book remains one of my favorites. I can't rave about this book enough. highly recomended for the astrologer wishing to learn more about the roots of Venus, Sumerian buff, Inanna fan, or current explorer of earth based/ goddess based faiths. this book has been the foundation to which I have chosen to explore and learn about Jungian theories. A totally unique interpretation. For any woman on an exploration into herself.
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Descent
Five stars does not begin to express my gratitude for Perera's amplification of the feminine journey. I applaud her journey and thank her for enriching mine.
Published 2 months ago by Teresa Brisbin
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A Cherished Companion in Times of Change
When I miscarried my first child - half way through the pregnancy - I cried my eyes out for days. No one talked about miscarriages and anyone who did made them into "nothing". Read more
Published 21 months ago by Karen Buckley
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Intriguing and thought-provoking
Fascinating study of the Sumerian Inanna-Ishtar myth and her descent into the underworld to Ereshkigal, her dark 'sister.' The author present a journey of feminine initiation. Read more
Published on July 22, 2010 by Lauren B. Davis
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Whatever Happened to Inanna and Ishtar?
Perera uses mythology and the ancient poem, 'Song of Ishtar', to explain the gathering strength of patriarchy which caused the demise of the fertility goddess. Read more
Published on October 13, 2009 by Anne Frandi-Coory
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what to do about the screaming...
It is rumored that this is the first book that Anne Darrow gave her lover, King Kong, because he didn't know what to make of her constant screaming. Read more
Published on March 9, 2007 by Robert McDowell
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Descent to the Goddess
The first time I read this story it took me on the journey itself. It took a week to read this slim book. Read more
Published on February 11, 2006 by G. Arnold-Pinchin
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Small book packed with a lot to ponder on
I'm glad I am familiar with the myth of Inanna and Dumuzi otherwise I would have been completely lost. Read more
Published on September 29, 2005 by D. Griffith
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Yes, for men, too!!!
It is always a relief to men like myself (Soulseekers) when an authoress acknowledges a male's need for an Inner Feminine Authority to guide him and perhaps, if he is lucky, lead... Read more
Published on February 26, 1999
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An essential personal and academic referrence source.
"Descent to the Goddess" gives both men and women a new perspective on the meaning of duality in gender and psychology. Read more
Published on February 16, 1997
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