A 4 c. BC Greek fresco bearing striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of the Virgin Mary has been discovered in ...

She symbolized love, strength, and courage. Virgin Mary – A Symbol of Compassion and Protection Though not a war goddess, Virgin Mary is considered a source of divine strength, love, and ...

Levine adds, “She can be the grieving mother, the young virgin, the goddess figure. Just as Jesus is the ideal man, Mary is the ideal woman.” During the Reformation (1517-1648), the idea of ...