The first book of its kind, Goddess of the Americas is a prismatic exploration of the mother goddess, the Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico, protector of the downtrodden - a perfect fusion of Aztec, Catholic, and folkloric traditions, who made her first miraculous appearance on American soil in 1531. Through original essays, historical writings, fiction, drama, and poetry, the illustrious contributors to this volume examine the impact this potent deity has had on the people, politics, religion, art, and literature of Mexico, and her influence in Latin America, North America, and beyond. Contributors include Ana Castillo, Sandra Cisneros, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Rosario Ferre, Francisco Goldman, Cherrie Moraga, Octavio Paz, Elena Poniatowska, and others | Goddess Of The Americas by Ana Castillo, Paperback | Indigo Chapters