The Dancing Goddesses

This audiobook explores the deep cultural roots of dance linked to ancient beliefs in female fertility spirits across Europe, from Greece to Russia. Through ethnographic lore and archaeological research, Elizabeth Wayland Barber uncovers stories of "dancing goddesses" and traditional rituals, tracing their origins back to Europe's earliest farmers. Combining her expertise in archaeology, linguistics, and folk dance, she offers a captivating examination of how these rituals and customs, such as Easter egg coloring and wedding traditions, have persisted through history.