Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess [Paperback]

D.J. Conway (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1994

The Triple Goddess is with every one of us each day of our lives. In our inner journeys toward spiritual evolution, each woman and man goes through the stages of Maiden (infant to puberty), Mother (adult and parent), and Crone (aging elder).

Maiden, Mother, Crone is a guide to the myths and interpretations of the Great Goddess archetype and her three faces-so that we may better understand and

 

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From the Publisher

Maiden, Mother, Crone by D. J. Conway reveals the vital interconnections of all the diverse and glorious myths and archetypes of the Goddess. In this book you'll meet Siren, Ceres, Freyja, and a host of others. You'll learn to interpret the symbolism of their myths as models that you can follow to develop your inner strength, spiritual growth, and understanding in twentieth-century life.

Maiden, Mother, Crone introduces the concept of the Labyrinth, a journey where you learn to face past emotional upheavals, become responsible for your actions and reactions, and accept all aspects of the cycle of life. The Labyrinth can be traversed with the knowledge and balance provided by the Goddess. This book shares the rituals, meditations, and techniques that will make the journey possible.

Maiden, Mother, Crone also helps you use the Goddess for guidance in day-to-day experiences. You'll discover the meanings of hundreds of symbols that occur in myths, legends, and your own dreams, allowing you to identify symbolic messages that the Goddess wants you to know.

Maiden, Mother, Crone provides a full explanation of the myths of the Triple Goddess from around the world, making this the most complete book on the subject ever. Get it today for a more beautiful tomorrow.

About the Author

A native of the Pacific Northwest, author D.J. Conway has studied the occult fields for over 35 years. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca to New Age and Eastern philosophies; plus history, the magical arts, philosophy, customs, mythologies and folklore. In 1998, she was voted Best Wiccan and New Age author by Silver Chalice, a Pagan magazine.

Conway is the author of  more than 20 nonfiction  books including: Celtic Magic (Llewellyn), Dancing with Dragons (Llewellyn), Mystical Dragon Magic (Llewellyn), The Ancient Art of Faery Magick (10 Speed Press), and The Little Book of Candle Magic (10 Speed Press).

She lives a rather quiet life, with most of her time spent researching and writing.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 229 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1st edition (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875421717
• ISBN-13: 978-0875421711
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly researched; waste of money, October 9, 1999

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Kitsune ([e-mail]) (Baltimore) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess (Paperback)

I understand that D.J. Conway is a highly popular author in the Llewellyn stable, however, I don't think she could research her way out of a paper bag.

I used to own a metaphysical bookstore, and was very dissapointed when this book came out. I was hoping for a well-researched and documented work on the Goddess, and found instead a book filled with incomplete information.

The author didn't take much time to research her subject. This is patently obvious when she makes the statement that there are no surviving Goddess traditions in African religion. This is a patent fallacy; a not very close look at West African traditions will reveal not only a surviving tradition of female Divinity, but a thriving tradition that spread with the African diaspora to the Americas, and the Carribean during the slave trade.

If you want a serious book about the Goddess, do yourself a favor and buy Janet and Stewart Farrar's book, "The Witches' Goddess." That book is well-written, interesting to read, with solid research behind it. Another excellent book on the subject is Patricia Monaghan's "The New Book of Goddesses and Heroines." This book is also well-researched and written in an engaging, lively style.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Goddess in all her aspects explained, July 1, 2003

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Robin M Goffinet (Richmond, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess (Paperback)

Ms. Conway is one of my favorite authors and with this book she really hits home. She expains the three aspects of the triple Goddess in detail, complete with myths and lore. The untrue myth that the dark goddess is all about gloom and doom is completely shattered in the section on the Crone. The Goddess is to be respected in all her aspects and is essential to birth, death and rebirth. This book also contains meditations to meet with and understand all three of the Sacred Mother's faces. A definite keep in my library!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read., February 8, 2002

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D. Elizabeth "Bella Strega" (Detroit, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maiden, Mother, Crone: The Myth & Reality of the Triple Goddess (Paperback)

This book is a wonderful intro to the mysteries of the Goddess, it gives very clear insight into seeing how She works in and which aspects apply to situations in our daily lives. This book makes one want to delve more deeply into Goddess lore and legend I highly recommend it.