The division of the Goddess into three functions may be a result of the invasion of Europe by a patriarchal culture worshiping sky gods.

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The division of the Goddess into three functions (maiden, mother, and crone) is thought to have originated in ancient European cultures that worshipped the Goddess. However, when patriarchal cultures invaded and imposed their own beliefs, the threefold aspect of the Goddess was often assimilated into their pantheons and assigned to male gods.

The Division of the Goddess into Three Functions May Be