Max Dashu's presentation: Restoring women to cultural history: Max starts her talk at minute 21 or so.
Today there are many interesting archaeological goddesses in Max Dashu's talk. I hope you look at a bit of it, if you don't have time for the whole thing.
She also did several other YouTube videos, about the Suppressed Histories of the Goddess.
I was very fortunate to be in one of her day-long workshops many years ago. What a wealth of knowledge! She spread a sheet on the floor, then mapped out the ancient worlds by outlines of major continents. Then she presented each goddess culture that was dominant in those diverse areas in ancient times. It was amazing. She'd put a little figure to represent each goddess on the huge map at our feet as we sat in a circle, taking voracious notes!
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This lovely goddess is from the Tel Halaf culture which refers to an archaeological culture from the Late Chalcolithic to Early Bronze Age (approximately circa 6000–3500 BCE) that was centred in what is now north-eastern Syria, in the region of the Khabur River. It is known primarily through excavations at the site of Tell Halaf, an important archaeological tell (an ancient mound created by human occupation) near the modern town of Ras al-Ayn, Syria.
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Today's quote: (Not sure I agree with this one!)
The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man. Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish. Only the bicycle remains pure in heart. -Iris Murdoch, writer (1919-1999) |
One more shot of the trip north Monday.
My initial part of the trip going through Hot Springs NC and then to Newport TN to avoid the single lane back-up on I-40 between Asheville and Knoxville…where continuing floods hit the highway. Here we had about a 5 minute back-up for construction - the only one on my whole day of over 300 miles.
The road (US 25/70) followed the French Broad River into Hot Springs NC, where the Appalachian Trail also intersects. Here was the only construction I had a delay from all day.
...restoration is a slow process.
ReplyDeleteBeing along the French Broad River, much of that area had damage from Hurricane Helene’s flood. But at least most of the debris has been cleared, and roads repaired.
DeleteI never really thought about what female goddesses say about a culture. An interesting topic. I think that quote was written before electric bikes. I wonder if the author would think the same thing today?
ReplyDeleteI used to bike everywhere in a Florida town where there were many bike lanes (Gainesville also has a big college). But in the mountains on 2 lane roads which curve and have steep slopes, it’s pretty dangerous. Maybe a good idea in flat urban areas!
DeleteInteresting goddess talk. I've learned quite a bit from following Debra's blog She Who Seeks, where she spotlights a goddess for each full moon.
ReplyDeleteAbout bikes, I think the trike is good but I've nowhere to ride one!
When a friend could no longer drive due to Alzheimer’s, he got a trike with a big flag on the back, and was able to get around in town for a few years. We no longer see him so I guess he now needs more care. There’s a store that rents bikes for tourists, including a bicycle built for two.
DeleteI think you lucked into a pretty good trip with only one short stoppage like that.
ReplyDeleteWell, that was a great day.The second one was the worst I've ever had in travels.
DeleteFunny how so many goddesses were "replaced" with Christian female icons, none of which seem to be very powerful, but are instead prized for their humbleness, their passivity.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many saints too...not good comparisons, I think. But then the Greek and Roman goddesses weren't all that wonderful either...having male counterparts who were often abusive!
DeleteYou're brave driving all that way! And lucky with only one lot of temporary traffic lights. They're around every corner here, it seems - gas works, roadworks, burst water mains, you name it!
ReplyDeleteConstruction was mostly halted on the bigger highways, they must have known there would be extra traffic for the holiday tomorrow.
DeleteThat bicycle quote is spot on. Thanks.
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