Dark Goddesses and Black Madonnas

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Examines female deities and apparitions of the Virgin Mary historically depicted as dark-skinned, placing particular emphasis on the role color has played in defining their attributes, relationships with religious practitioners, and ethnic or racial identities. Among the goddesses to be discussed are the Egyptian Isis, Hindu Kali, Taiwanese Mazu, Tibetan Tara, Haitian Ezili Dantor, and Yoruba Yemonja. The Black Madonnas include the Catalan Montserrat, Polish Czestochowa, and Mexican Guadalupe.