The image of God has changed throughout the ages. Why is image important? The feminist Christian theologian Mary Daly has said that “when God is male, the male is god” (Beyond God the Father, Beacon Press). Patriarchy has arisen over the last 5,000 years and goes hand in hand with the rise of the male god while the goddesses have gradually diminished. Yet, for over 20,000 years goddesses were greatly respected and had something of value to offer. In the discussion forum, looking back at the images of female deities in Greece, choose one of these Greek goddesses that you liked or found interesting and describe why you liked her and what She offered to the people. How did She help them?
