Seven Goddesses of the Hellenistic World

JO GRAHAM (North Carolina) has practiced in Pagan and Hermetic traditions for more than thirty years, including leading an eclectic circle for nearly a decade. Dedicated in 1989, she took her mastery in 2004. She has studied the Classical world extensively and today mainly works in traditions based on the Hellenistic Cult of Isis. She also authored The Great Wheel (9780738763118) and Winter (9780738763712).

• ContentsIntroduction 1Chapter One—Why the Hellenistic World? 7Chapter Two—Tyche, the Trickster Goddess 25Chapter Three—Isis, Mother of the World 45Chapter Four—Athena, Companion of Heroes 65Chapter Five—Atargatis, Mermaid of the Great River 85Chapter Six—Epona, Lady of Horses 113Chapter Seven—Aphrodite, Queen of the Sea 133Chapter Eight—Cybele, Death and Rebirth 153Chapter Nine—Bringing It All Together 171Appendix—Helpful Charts 179Bibliography 185