The market for premium games on mobile has shrunk, making the potential audience for a thoughtful, esoteric puzzler like Spider smaller than ever - regardless of its obvious quality, which culminated in an average review score of 91. 'We can accept.that it is really "the first scholarly book to explore the theme of divine birth in ancient Greece in an in-depth and comprehensive fashion" and value its contribution to women studies and value its contribution to women studies and interpretation of Ancient Mythology generally.6 years, almost to the day, is how long it took for US indie Tiger Style Games to release its sequel to Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor.īut while that game was the critical darling of 2009, back when the App Store environment was more supportive of premium pricing, 2015's sequel Rite of the Shrouded Moon was released into a much changed world.įor Rite of the Shrouded Moon (priced at $5), the critical acclaim that propelled its predecessor to success would not necessarily guarantee any traction on the now F2P-dominated storefront. I recommend this book highly to anyone interested in the roles of women in ancient Greek religion.' - Carol P. The evidence she brings together in support of this idea is impressive.
'Rigoglioso argues that the divine birth priestesses engaged in mystical practices intended to allow them to give birth parthenogenetically (without a man). 'Her insightful study of the priestesshoods of divine birth brings the subject into focus and suggests new scholarly perspectives.' - Charlene Spretnak, author of Lost Goddesses of Early Greece Ferrer, coeditor of The Participatory Turn: Spirituality, Mysticism, Religious Studies Imperative for classical scholars, the book provides stunning insights that should be a fascinating read for anyone who has even the slightest interest in spirituality, religion, feminism, or ancient history.'- Jorge N. 'Thought provoking and superbly written, this is the only book to examine thoroughly and seriously the question of divine birth in ancient Greece. 'This book is bold, creative, and courageous, and makes a considerable contribution to feminist re-readings and reinterpretations of religious and mythological traditions from the Graeco-Roman world.' - Marvin Meyer, Griset Professor of Bible and Christian Studies, Chapman University author of The Gospel of Judas, The Gospels of Mary, The Gnostic Bible, and Ancient Christian Magic The book's stunning insights provide fascinating reading for those interested in female-inclusive approaches to ancient religion.
Her book adds a unique perspective to our understanding of antiquity, and has significant implications for the study of Christianity and other religions in which divine birth claims are central.
Scouring myth, legend, and history from a female-oriented perspective, she argues that many in the highest echelons of Greek civilization believed non-ordinary conception was the only means possible of bringing forth individuals who could serve as leaders, and that special cadres of virgin priestesses were dedicated to this practice. In this provocative study, Marguerite Rigoglioso suggests such details are remnants of an early Greek cult of divine birth, not unlike that of Egypt. Greek religion is filled with strange sexual artifacts - stories of mortal women's couplings with gods rituals like the basilinna's "marriage" to Dionysus beliefs in the impregnating power of snakes and deities the unusual birth stories of Pythagoras, Plato, and Alexander and more.
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