At the beginning there was a mother

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 …

The Underworld – The Realm of the Unconscious

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 …