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Athene: Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion (Dunquin Series: No. 9)
Athene Virgin and Mother in Greek Religion - Dunquin Series: No. 9 Author:Karl Kerenyi The awesome goddess who affects the fates of both women and men, Athene unites the virginal fathers daughter and the encouraging mother of the spirit. Kerényis careful rendering of the many aspects of her mythos demonstrates a profound understanding of feminine intelligence both in its fierceness and its darker animal nature... more »1;especially apparent in the symbolism of the owl, goat, horse, and Gorgon. The archetypal image of Athene provides a background of communal and political consciousness, individuality, and the power of mind.« less