In a fascinating and poetic way, the author talks about goddesses and mystic women, united by the desire to alleviate the suffering of all living beings. The heroines of the book are representatives of various traditions: Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Islam and shamanism.The wisdom of Sophia, the clairvoyance of Mary, the compassion of Tara, the indomitability of Kali - all these are the facets of the great feminine. This book is devoted to its manifestations in the culture of mankind and the revival in the modern world. At the end of each chapter, there are practices that you can incorporate into your life.Mirabai Starr is a teacher of philosophy and world religions, a translator of sacred texts and a writer. Today, her lectures on the teachings of mystics, contemplative practice and compassion in various spiritual traditions are known throughout the world. In this book, she also shares revelations from her own life.The publisher's layout has been preserved in PDF A4.