WGST 5420 - Goddess Traditions

Explores the many forms which Goddesses have assumed through history, including the Neolithic Great Mother and her heiresses in the ancient Mediterranean cultures, such as: Isis, Ishtar, Demeter, Hecate, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena and others, and their parallels in India. Goddess traditions have encompassed a full spectrum from virgins to Great Mothers to dark underworld Goddesses of death and destruction. Cross-listed with WGST 4420 and RLST 4420/5420. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3