Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe: An Investigation

Queens of the Wild: Pagan Goddesses in Christian Europe: An Investigation

A concise history of the goddess-like figures who evade both Christian and pagan traditions, from the medieval period to the present day

In this riveting account, renowned scholar Ronald Hutton explor…

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