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The Crone: Woman of Age, Wisdom, and Power (1986)

by Barbara G. Walker

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A probing account of the honored place of older women in ancient matriarchal societies restores to contemporary women an energizing symbol of self-value, power, and respect.
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A strong affirmation of women's power to say no to out of control patriarchal power. The author encourages women to develop a new moral system in an otherwise doomed world.
  PendleHillLibrary | Feb 22, 2024 |
world needs feminine wisdom of dark aspect of Goddess
  ritaer | Mar 30, 2020 |
Though it reads a bit like a composite of student papers at the end of a course, it's still worth reading. ( )
  jaharbaugh | Mar 24, 2009 |
To Jen -
Barbara Walker
  chestergap | Nov 19, 2022 |
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