Glaucio Aranha
Today I want to talk about the book Goddesses in Everywoman (published in Brazil as “As Deusas e a Mulher”), by Jean Shinoda Bolen, a work that explores, in a deep and inspiring way, the connections between mythology, psychology and women’s spirituality.
Since ancient times, goddesses have been revered as archetypal symbols of femininity, representing different aspects of human nature. Jean Shinoda Bolen explores these connections through mythological stories, describing the characteristics of each goddess and how they can be interpreted as reflections of women’s psychology.
The author presents seven goddesses, each with her own personality and symbolism, including Athena, goddess of wisdom and reason, and Aphrodite, goddess of love and beauty. Through their stories and attributes, Bolen offers a way of understanding the different facets of women’s personality and how they can be cultivated and integrated.
But the book is not limited to mythology: it also explores how connecting with the goddesses can be a source of healing and inspiration for women in their personal and professional lives. Bolen shows how the goddesses can be seen as models for personal growth and how exploring these archetypes can help women understand themselves and find meaning and purpose in their lives.
Goddesses in Everywoman is an inspiring and profound book that offers a new way of understanding women’s psychology and how women can find strength and healing by connecting with the divine aspects of themselves. I strongly recommend it to all women seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and to anyone who wishes to better understand feminine nature.
Bolen, Jean Shinoda. Goddesses in Everywoman: A New Psychology of Women. New York: Harper & Row, 1984. (Brazilian edition: As Deusas e a mulher: nova psicologia das mulheres. São Paulo: Paulus, 1990.)
The book is available from bookstores and libraries in several languages, including as an audiobook.
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