Breaking Down Patriarchy The Chalice & the Blade: Our Past Our Future, by Riane Eisler
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Dec 29, 2020 AI Snips
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Archaeological Evidence For Partnership Cultures
- Riane Eisler highlights archaeological evidence of peaceful, woman-centered societies across locations and eras.
- These partnership cultures contrast sharply with later dominator models.
Matriarchy Is Not The Same As Matrifocal
- Amy McPhee and Malia Morris stress matri-focal, matrilineal, and matri-local are not matriarchy.
- Archaeology shows no historical societies where women ruled the way patriarchy ruled.
Visiting Crete To See Minoan Art
- Amy McPhee described traveling to Crete to view Minoan frescoes and artifacts.
- She felt the frescoes' priestess imagery deeply resonated with her religious experiences.