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Rave Reviews for Sacred Places of Goddess

by Reverend Karen Tate

“Goddess veneration works to restore a balance that Tate writes

existed thousands of years ago. 'In the beginning, God was a woman, and

from her womb she created all that is; thus she is all things and all things

are her…. That was true 30,000 years ago, and for millions it is still true

today,' she writes in her book.

Sacred Places of Goddess starts in Europe and Asia Minor and

moves through the world to the Americas. Tate chose sites based on their

historical, spiritual and cultural signiﬁcance or for their physical richness.

The book is a user-friendly guide that provides background information

on a site’s ancient or new importance. Some sections have warnings

about deterioration at some sites; these are called “Gaia alerts,” after

the Greek goddess personifying Earth.

Some associations are expected — Cyprus with Aphrodite, the

Parthenon with Athena and Egypt with Isis. Others are sites where

Christianity, Judaism or Islam has long overtaken pagan worship and the

divine feminine has been absorbed or supplanted by those traditions.”

— Los Angeles Times

“A small percentage of Da Vinci Code tourists are proponents of

the divine feminine beliefs at the core of the book. For them, visiting

places connected to historical and mythological female ﬁgures whose

stories have purportedly been suppressed in a matter of enlightenment

and healing, of spirituality and faith, said Karen Tate, author of Sacred

Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations .”

— Chicago Tribune

“ Sacred Places of Goddess provides both travelers and general

readers with a vast array of information. Its richly composed pages

include many drawings, photographs and maps and this helps create the

effect of what is really a resource encyclopedia.”

— Beltane Papers

"We keep hearing that Paganism is going mainstream as regular

people show increasing concern for Mother Nature. Sacred Places of

Goddess is an example of this mainstreaming; you won’t ﬁnd this book on

the New Age or religion shelves of your local bookstore. It’s on the travel

shelves, which means that ordinary travelers can pick it up and be in-

spired to travel to sites that commemorate the Goddess."

— Pan Gaia

“It offers a look at Goddess Spirituality as it is unfolding in the

world today. Sacred Places of Goddess is a deep well of information that

will require repeat visits.”

—Lynnie Levy, Reformed Congregation of Goddess International

“The book gives details and shows photos of shrines, springs,

temples, yoni stones, archaeological sites, museums and labyrinths, and

talks of the history of goddess worship, which dates back at least 20,000

years, according to Tate.

‘The feminine divine is alive today in artifact and art, temple and

mound, but just how diverse and widespread may be quite a surprise,’

says Tate. ‘From the Shinto faith, Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian, to

Native Americans, Pagans, Hindus and Aboriginals to name a few, the

threads of travel, history and spirituality are a beautiful masterpiece that

is the tapestry of the divine.’

The book is intended to be used as a feminine travel resource that

spans continents and centuries, and delves into sacred female art and history.”

— The Argonaut

“A unique resource, not only for those who share her interest, but

also for anyone who loves visiting unusual places. ... It has a clear focus on

feminine interpretations of both natural phenomena and human creations

– it is excellently and meticulously written. ... An indispensable resource.”

— RoadTrip America

“A wonderful spiritual travel guide ... The author shares both

information and perspectives, drawn from her many years studying the

Divine Feminine and serving as a Goddess Spirituality priestess and tour

guide. It is ﬁlled with interesting Goddess lore, stories and thought-

provoking discussions of social and environmental issues. ... A visual

delight.

An excellent resource for exploring the multicultural realm of

Goddess studies, including helpful reference materials, such as a Goddess

Glossary, reading list, resource list, and etiquette for visiting sacred

places.”

— Circle News

"I am reading it in fascination before I give it to the Women’s

Spirituality Library. An enlightening book that will help seekers ﬁnd our

mothers. I consider it very helpful for my own research in Italy, France, and

Spain, and I’ll put this book on my reading list for my Fall course at CIIS."

— Professor Lucia Chiavola Birnbaum, Professor of Philosophy and Religion

Program in Women’s Spirituality, California Institute of Integral Studies, San

Francisco

Sacred Places

of Goddess

108 DESTINATIONS

Written by

KAREN TATE

CONSORTIUM OF COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS

www.cccpublishing.com www.karentate.com

Sacred Places of Goddess:

108 Destinations

first edition

Published by the Consortium of Collective Consciousness ™

Reproduction or translation of any part of this work beyond that permitted by section

107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act without the permission of the

be addressed to CCC Publishing, 530 8th Avenue #6, San Francisco, CA 94118 USA.

FAX (415) 933-8132.

As is common in a historic and reference book such as this, much of the information

included on these pages has been collected from diverse sources. When possible, the

information has been checked and double-checked. Even with special effort to be

accurate and thorough, the author and publisher cannot vouch for each and every

reference. Because this is a book about traveling, many specifics can change overnight

and without prior warning. The reader will find ample information collected from

experienced adventurers, writers, academics, and travel industry experts. The author

and publisher assume no responsibility or liability for any outcome, loss, arrest, or

injury that occurs as a result of information or advice contained in this book. As with

the purchase of goods or services, caveat emptor is the prevailing responsibility of the

purchaser, and the same is true for the traveler.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Tate, Karen

Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations / Karen Tate

p. cm.

Includes index (ebk.)

ISBN-13: 978-1-888729-17-7

ISBN-10: 1-888729-17-1

1. Spirituality—Guidebooks. 2. Goddess Travel—Guidebooks. I. Title

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2005927572

Printed in the United States of America.

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Brassampouy, France. 2. Ladies in Blue: Knossos, Greece. 3. Isis Temple: Philae,

Egypt. 4. Mother and Child: Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey. Back Cover: Fortuna:

Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

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