JOURNAL ARTICLE

Message to the Young Goddess of the Moon.

  • Published In: Virginia Quarterly Review, 2025, v. 101, n. 3. P. 118 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ZAMORA, FELICIA 3 of 3

Abstract

The text is a poetic reflection titled "Message to the Young Goddess of the Moon," exploring themes of identity, growth, and connection to lunar symbolism. The author contemplates their place within the moon’s reflections, expressing a sense of wonder and the limits of human understanding. References to Xochiquétzal, an Aztec goddess associated with fertility and beauty, and imagery from the Codex Borgia highlight a cultural and spiritual dialogue with indigenous Mesoamerican traditions. The poem emphasizes the interplay between human experience and natural, mystical elements without offering definitive answers. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Virginia Quarterly Review. 2025/09, Vol. 101, Issue 3, p118
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0042-675X
  • Accession Number:192168840
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