The Eloquent Blood: The Goddess Babalon and the Construction of Femininities in Western Esotericism, by Manon Hedenborg White.
International Journal for the Study of New Religions March 23, 2022 DOI: 10.1558/ijsnr.22347 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the goddess Babalon functions as a contested symbol in Western esotericism through which practitioners negotiate femininity, sexuality, and spiritual authority. |
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The Eloquent Blood: The Goddess Babalon and the Construction of Femininities in Western Esotericism, by Manon Hedenborg White. 2020. Oxford University Press, 368pp., Hb £71. ISBN-13: 9780190065027.