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Product Description Goddesses of the World is a great little pocket book containing information and illustrations of 64 Goddesses. The archetypal Goddess was an integral part of the living of our early ancestors for at least the past 30,000 years. She empowered life, birth, death and rebirth, creativity, and transformation. She was the source of all renewal. In our present time, the Goddess Image is reemerging as a symbol for women's empowerment. This booklet offers a collection of images and information on feminine archetypes and actual historical Goddess figures from various time periods and cultures all over the world. Please notice the common threads throughout them all! The Goddess Image is Earth-centered and embodies the unity of all living things. She enfolds humanity as a part of nature. She embraces life-all aspects of life and includes death as a part of life. The images were inspired by ancient sculptures, pottery shards, frescos, old paintings, and several are original designs by the artist Carol Askhew or "Abi". Please enjoy the rich tapestry and multi-faceted face of the archetypal Goddess! Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Kuan Yin is the most beloved of all Chinese Deities. She is the Chinese and Japanese Virgin Goddess of compassion and mercy. The all-loving, nurturing mother, she carries the soul to newborn babies, performs many miracles and healings, bestows physical and spiritual peace. Repeating her name brings inner peace and calm. She is associated with the full moon, wild places, the ram, and the pearl of illumination. She is a renowned and beloved Buddhist Bodhisattva (a holy person who is nearing enlightenment but has vowed not to enter Nirvana until the last sentient being has entered Nirvana). Her name literally means "regarder of the cries of the world". She is a protector of women, and aids all sufferers. Here, she stands poised on a giant carp, which represents fertility