Defining the Meaning of Goddess: A Guide to Embodying Your Divine Nature
“I found god in myself and I loved her/I loved her fiercely”
― Ntozake Shange
When we hear the word “goddess,” many of us are immediately struck by a sense of mystery and magic.
Here is the dictionary's definition of "goddess":
god·dess
/ˈɡädəs/
noun
a female deity.
“a temple to Athena Nike, goddess of victory”
a woman who is adored, especially for her beauty.
“he had an affair with a screen goddess”
We typically imagine a woman who exudes an otherworldly glow and is in tune with her inner wisdom and the rhythms of the natural world.
But what makes a deity, a deity? Also, what does it truly mean to be a goddess?
Can we embrace this divine aspect of ourselves in our modern, everyday lives?
To begin with, it’s important to understand that the concept of the goddess is not a fixed or static one. Different cultures and traditions have identified their own unique understandings of deities…