Coined the phrase "mother earth"? I don't think so.
earth mother / sky father are archtypes that come into play in many or most primitive religions and world views. They have been around since the "dawn of man".
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earth mother / sky father are archtypes that come into play in many or most primitive religions and world views. They have been around since the "dawn of man".