Bøger af Hilda Ellis Davidson

Studies of the fairy tale describe different interpretations of the form and theories of its origin and transmission.

By investigating women's special skills related to goddess cults together with legends and popular traditions, the author explores the importance of the goddess as a subject for study today.

The author illustrates how pagan beliefs have been represented and misinterpreted by the Christian tradition, and throws light on the nature of pre-Christian beliefs and how they have been preserved.