Commemoration of Marija Gimbutas on her centenary in 2021 Author: Joan Marler Many people wonder if there is evidence for the existence of matriarchal cultures. In this case Gimbutas’ scholarly research provides the evidence. This article provides an overview of the great archaeologist, who also celebrates her centenary this year. In her pioneering work, she …
Free women – an ancient and modern theme at the crossroads of science and mythology Author: Eire Rautenberg In ancient times, the existence of female societies was undisputed. They lived mainly around the Black Sea, which is why it got its name: the Amazon Sea – at that time. And back then the dominion of …
What can we learn from matriarchal societies today? Author: Heide Göttner-Abendroth The founder of Modern Matriarchal Studies, Dr. Heide Göttner-Abendroth, shares with us the findings of her decades of research on societies living in matriarchy. She dispels clichés and prejudices about these societies. Characterizing them is egalitarianism, grassroots democracy and a deep reverence for Mother …
A plea for a paradigm shift through gender reconciliation Author: Lidia Schladt The time is ripe for a new femininity to blossom. It allows women to break out of the old, patriarchal structures and take the path to a self-determined life. This also includes reconciliation between the sexes, whose long opposition to each other is …
The african rainbow has a new color Author: Christa Zettel On one hand, Africa is considered the cradle of humanity both evolutionarily and culturally. On the other hand, no other continent has suffered so much exploitation, violence and oppression. It is time to turn to Africa’s cultural and spiritual heritage. In order to understand the …
A descent into the depths of the soul requires all heroic courage Autor: Clemens Zerling Already in ancient times, the motive of descending into the underworld is often found. From the Babylonian goddess Ištar to the Greek hero Odysseus. And finally to poor Orpheus, who wanted to bring his beloved back from the deep darkness. But …
