Links to the Goddess!


by Robin Engberg

Encyclopedia of the Goddess
Very interesting page with some great links. Make sure to visit "The Civilization of the Goddess." There are some beautiful graphics and some archeological studies on the goddess here.
The Goddess Journey
This page is a series of paintings created in honor of the goddess by the artist "Shakti." These paintings were influenced by the work of Maria Gambutas and the artist's desire to find the goddess within herself.
The World of the Goddess
This is a web page discussing Maria Gimbutas and her film "The World of the Goddess." She was an archeomythologist who researched her theory that 6,000 to 8,000 years ago women were revered as goddessess.
Covenant of the Goddess
Discussion of the umbrella organization "Covenant of the Goddess" that serves as a nonprofit religious organization. This organization has set up credentials for witchcraft congregations and individual practitioners.
Welcome to the Temple of the Old Gods
This site discusses ecology and neo-pagan religions such as Wicca. Includes the charge of the goddess which is "probably the best-known and best-loved piece of Wiccan liturgy." Also contains some great neo-pagan links.
What Wicca is NOT
Interesting page on paganism and Wicca including what they ARE NOT. Also, there are a ton of great links from this page.
The Dark Goddess
Very interesting page with a lot of research and beautiful graphics. This page honors the goddess's power to say "no" and reclaim the power of all of nature (the good and the bad). Interesting look at mythology.
Celestial Teaching Center
Almost a Wiccan newsletter. You will find lots to read and many links on the goddess and freedom of religion from this page.
The Witches' Voice: Gay Witchcraft
This is an interesting site discussing what it is like to be gay and a witch (Wiccan). This page brings up issues of "coming out of the broom closet" and what it means to be a gay witch. Links to the Gay and Lesbian Rites Project.
The Goddess Shoppe
This is an online goddess shopping source. It has some great bumperstickers and buttons with sayings like "God-3,000 BC Goddess-10,000 BC He was made in HER image," "Thank Goddess," and "Where there's a witch there's a way." All around, this is an interesting place to visit.
The Killing of Witches: A Chronicle of the Burning Times
This site includes a list of people who were killed in the name of being "witches." Powerful and graphic depiction of the many people who died.
Goddesses of the World
Pictures and links to goddesses around the world. Make sure to look under the "gods and goddesses" link. There is tons of information there!
Goddesses in Cyberspace
Discussions and graphics on some goddesses (and gods). This site contains many poems.
Luscious Trance
This page is dedicated to the music from spiritual dances and vision quests. This is a very beautiful page and worth listening to if you have the appropriate equipment.
The Ireland of the Goddess
Website with pictures of Irish mounds, tombs, circles, stones, and wells believed to have been used for goddess worship. They are selling a tour, but the graphics and descriptions are nice.
Athena
This web page is dedicated to the goddess Athena. Under the heading "history," they have some very interesting information and links.
Lunar Cycles and Goddess Energies
This page has an interesting article on the cycles and moons that create feminine patterns.

This Web Site was created by students of the University of Southern California, participating in Gloria Orenstein's Ecofeminism Class.