“As Hera crowned the youngest winner, the girl addressed the crowd: I am the new moon, swelling with magic, pure in my maidenhood, ever growing stronger. The second winner spoke: I am the full moon, complete in my powers, making people with my rhythms, bathing them in light. The third said: I am the waning moon, easing into peace, knowing all that went before, I am the wise one.”
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Lost Goddesses of Early Greece: A Collection of Pre-Hellenic Myths
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Charlene Spretnak
Charlene Spretnak is an American author recognized for her contributions to feminist theory and political philosophy. Born in 1946, she has been influential in the fields of gender studies and critical theory through her extensive work and thought-provoking writings. more
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