The Black Madonna in Latin America and Europe
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Author | : Małgorzata Oleszkiewicz-Peralba |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2007 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105123272077 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Black Madonna in Latin America and Europe by : Małgorzata Oleszkiewicz-Peralba
Book excerpt: A cultural icon, the Black Madonna is a blend of the Virgin Mary and ancient mother-goddesses from Eurasian, Native American and African cultures. This work examines the dark mother archetype and explores the Black Madonna's functions in the varied cultures of Poland, Mexico and the American southwest, Brazil, and Cuba.