Two women share their experiences Author: Uschi Madeisky, Dagmar Margotsdotter Dagmar Margotsdotter and Uschi Madeisky have visited not one matriarchy but several. They experienced their “other” social and family structures, which put the maternal and caring at the center. These experiences had a lasting impact on their lives and their view of our humanity. They …
In conversation with a woman from a matrilineal society Author: Illin Masar Illin Masar belongs to the indigenous Khasi people – derived from the proper name Ki Khasi, “Those born of a woman” – who form a matrilineal society. In this society, the clan, one’s own relatives and the relationships among each other are elementary. …
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 …
