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The Metamorphosis of Baubo: Myths of Woman's Sexual Energy Paperback – November 30, 2009

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From primitive European and African carvings and cave drawings to the classical poetry, pottery, and sculpture of Attic Greece, from mysterious and disturbing female shapes on the facades of certain gothic Christian churches to startling and instructive examples of contemporary myths in the making, Winifred Milius Lubell tracks a vast resource of visual and textual evidence in this first book-length study of Baubo. Lubell's artistic and literary sources support the argument that from the earliest moments of civilization, humans have respected and revered female sexual energy, graphically symbolized in the vulva, as an indispensable force in the balance of nature. Over the ages, the images of Baubo and her sisters assumed deviant and disturbing forms, but the basic lines of her legend and its visual manifestations were not completely obscured. Nor, as this book will show, has Baubo's essential power been destroyed even in our own age.

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The symbol of Baubo, so splendidly brought to light in Lubell's work, is an ancient representation of the complex, unpredictable, delightful, and ironic nature of women. This is a moving, empowering book-and also a great read.
--Peggy Reeves Sanday, author of Female Power & Male Dominance: On the Origins of Sexual Inequality

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Winifred Milius Lubell is a noted graphic artist who has developed strong interests in history, mythology, and the imagery of the ancient world. Author or illustrator of more than thirty books, her work has been exhibited in the National Museum of Women in the Arts and in many other galleries throughout this country. Her lifetime interest in Sappho led her to an intensive self-study of classical Greek and ultimately to the subject of this book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vanderbilt University Press (November 30, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0826512526
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0826512529
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.15 x 0.68 x 9.24 inches

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Tobey Crockett

A must for any feminist (especially if you're not sure why you should be one!)

Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014

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This is one of my all time most exciting reads about women's ancient history and the potential for disruption, especially by middle aged and older women, to make a positive difference in world events by their courage, tenacity and conviction. As a scholar myself, I did not read it straight through but rather dip into it from time to time to refresh my passion about women's issues and our unique ways of communicating with the world. I think this is a must read, and I frequently recommend it. I participate in sacred theatre, and this has been a cornerstone of my personal understanding of this ancient art form. Not at all a dry read - go for it!

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Excellent.

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Taught me a lot I didn't know before.

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although there is an aura of amateurism about this book - mostly in its presentation, and sometimes casual prose style - it is complete enough for the general reader and full of wonderful illustrations. although Baubo is also a humorous character, we hear about her qualities rather than experience them. she is the unsung heroine of many events in a woman's life - and feminists should celebrate her more. really wonderful for the figure she explores.

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Ada N. Berry

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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2014

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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2002

This is one of the best books I have ever read about women and their sexuality. After reading this book, I was EXTREMELY PROUD to have a vulva! This book follows strong, independent, women's sexuality throughout history, through art, culture and mythology, and reveals very interesting and empowering symbology for women and their sexuality. Sheela-na-gigs and Baubos leave us an interesting legacy and the intelligent pursuit of their meanings has not been more clearly or coherently addressed than as in this book. Here, finally, these images are seen as the powerful symbols of womanhood that they are...rather than grotesque exhibitionist pieces, etc. This book should be required reading for ALL women. Years of an upbringing in Patriarchy are brought to its feet in this beautiful book...one cannot read this book without questioning all of those ugly myths and jokes women endure about their gentials. It is amusing that in a society inundated with pornography, and women's sexuality used as advertsing, etc. that we do not have everyday access to symbols of a woman's genital power and beauty. ...[This] book is the anti-porn in many ways. It is a wonderful book of powerful symbology and I recommend it for all people who are advanced enough to love women's genitals in a respectful way. It is FULL of information and imagery women throughout the ages have used.

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The Myth of Baubo

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2001

In "The Metamorphosis of Baubo" Winifred Milius Lubell painstakingly tracks the Baubo myth from Paleolithic times to the middle ages. The most popular reference to Baubo has been in Homer's "Myth to Demeter" where Baubo appears as a nurse named Iambe and manages to make Demeter laugh. Baubo symbolizes the powerful forces of female sexual energy. This force originally seen as a sacred and essential part of human existence was gradually demonized and by the middle ages was transformed almost beyond recognition. Sketches and photgraphs of the ancient images, along with Lubell's informed narrative offer a revealing glimpse of how female sexuality was revered rather than trivialized as it is today in the media and popular culture. The renowned Marija Gimbutas writes a short but succint preface to this well-written book.

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Leslie Gardner

wonderful exploration

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2014

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i give this high marks because it has a flavour of amateurism (in its writing style and critical approach) it is the only complete study i can find - and the sheer enthusiasm and enquiry itself is utterly engaging - Baubo is a wonderful figure in mythical history and Lubell knows it, and she tracks the representative of a certain kind of purely female humour with gusto.

R C Cooke

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 3, 2016

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Great book about a little known mythical being....and the spirit/archetype that she represents. Good pictures too.

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