Queen of the Great Below: An Anthology in Honor of Ereshkigal (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781453878965)

Hail to You, Ereshkigal, Great Queen of Those Below. Mistress of the Shadows. Lady of Bones and Dust. Frightening One of the Far Places Where Men Fear to Go. Strong One Who Builds the Boundaries and Knows How to Tear Them Down. Queen of the Great Below is a collection of poems, essays and personal ritual experiences by modern devotees in honor of Ereshkigal. Once worshipped as Ruler of the Underworld from the shores of the Euphrates to the banks of the Nile, Ereshkigal is now known primarily for her role as the antagonist in The Descent of Inanna. In this unique devotional anthology, however, Ereshkigal is revealed to be a multi-faceted deity of transformation, boundary-keeping, and passion, a teacher of harsh but necessary lessons. You stand at the brink of the Underworld, on the shadowed path that few walk willingly. Those who have contributed to this devotional have walked this road and returned, bearing the blessings of the Queen. We invite you to walk this path, as well. Ereshkigal awaits .... Editor's Note: This text contains references to BDSM and the ordeal path.]

Author: Janet Munin, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
ISBN-10: 1453878963
ISBN-13: 9781453878965
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 10/20/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.26d