In this episode Zab, Jen, and Kori will look at one of the deepest cultural wounds in human history: The erasure of the goddess. Across cultures, we see patterns of women being recast as sinners, temptresses, or being treated like they are of lesser importance, while their true roles as leaders, healers, warriors, and teachers were erased. We will discuss the negative impacts of this erasure on both the masculine and the feminine.
Show notes:
Summary: In this conversation, Zab, Kori and Jen explore the theme of the erasure of the goddess and the historical vilification of women in religious narratives. They delve into the story of Mary Magdalene, discussing her misrepresentation as a prostitute and the implications of this narrative on women’s roles in society. The conversation highlights the impact of patriarchal structures on female figures throughout history, examining how women have been erased or vilified in various cultural contexts. The hosts also discuss the importance of reclaiming female authority and the need to recognize matriarchal societies that celebrated the divine feminine.
Takeaways:
The erasure of the goddess has deep cultural roots.
Mary Magdalene was misrepresented by the church.
Chapters:
00:00 Unexpected Mishaps and Humor
02:57 The Erasure of the Goddess Intro
05:49 Mary Magdalane: A misunderstood Figure
08:41 The Impact of Patriarchy on Women’s Roles
11:45 Reclaiming Spiritual Authority
14:41 The Journey of Understanding Religion
19:27 Political Agenda of the Church
21:43 The Canon and its Implications
25:08 The Search for Missing Manuscripts
28:22 Women in History: Erasure and Vilification
33:52 Matriarchal Societies and Women Warriors
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