| We cannot be certain of the origins of the cult of the Black Madonna - some believe that she is the sucessor of the early pagan earth goddesses - Lilith, Kali etc. Others believe that she represents the Virgin Mary. Yet others believe that she represents Mary Magdalene as the mother of Christ's heir. | ||
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| The Cult of the Black Virgin (Arkana)
by Ean Begg This is the best book that I have found in English concerning the Black Madonna. An excellent gazeteer details Black Madonna ... | Vierges noires
by Sophie Cassagnes-Brouquet This book in french is well worthwhile having for the photographs alone, even if you do not understand french. | Cathedral of the Black Madonna: The Druids ...
by Jean Markale $11.53 Written by the foremost author for all aspects of french mysteries |
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| Déeses mères et vierges noires
by Jean-Pierre Bayard | Le mystère des vierges noires
by Daniel Castille | La Vierge noire et le mystère marial
by Jean Hani |
The Black Madonna
