3: War of the Words | Divine Women

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Bettany Hughes discovers how the Dark Ages turned out to be a golden age for a few remarkable women.

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Uncovering the hidden history of women in religion. In India, Bettany Hughes joins thousands of Hindus in the worship of formidable goddess Durga.

1: When God was a Girl | Divine Women

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Bettany Hughes investigates goddess worship across the world and ancient conceptions of the divine.

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3: War of the Words | Divine Women

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