Black Madonna in Latin America and Europe Tradition and Transformation

Name: Black Madonna in Latin America and Europe Tradition and Transformation
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ISBN: 9780826341037

ISBN-10: 0826341039

ISBN-13: 9780826341037

Edition: 2008

Authors: Malgorzata Oleszkiewicz-Peralba

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A cultural icon, the Black Madonna is a blend of the Virgin Mary and ancient mother-goddesses from Eurasian, Native American, and African cultures. She is worshipped and adored by millions of people around the world. In this examination of the dark mother archetype, Oleszkiewicz-Peralba explores the Black Madonna's functions in the varied cultures of Poland, Mexico and the American Southwest, Brazil, and Cuba. In these four geographic settings, the Black Madonna has become a symbol of national identity, resistance against oppression, and empowerment for the female population.The opening chapter considers the Black Madonna in early East-Central European popular spirituality, folklore, and…

Book details

Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Publication date: 1/16/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 246
Size: 6.90" wide x 9.90" long x 0.60" tall
Weight: 1.936
Language: English