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34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History
Suppressed History Of Women - Max Dashu - Pt. 2
Sep 5, 2020
Max Dashu, an expert on suppressed women's history, discusses the concepts of matriarchy and patriarchy in the Ancient World. They explore various ancient societies with matrilineal and matricultural influences and the lasting impact of ancient world thinkers. The chapter also delves into the shifts and developments in Europe, the importation of patriarchal principles through colonization and Christianization, and the insidious nature of patriarchy in progressive movements.
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- The podcast emphasizes the need to examine archaeological evidence and written history to gain a broader understanding of ancient societies, including the presence of female figurines and traces of matrilineal organization.
- The speakers discuss the spread and influence of patriarchy and empire from Europe to the rest of the world, highlighting how colonization led to the imposition of European patriarchal values on indigenous societies, causing shifts in cultural practices and beliefs.
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Interrogating the concept of the ancient world
In this episode, the speakers discuss how the concept of the ancient world, as commonly understood, is biased towards the Greco-Roman and Mesopotamian civilizations, while disregarding the histories and development of other parts of the world. They emphasize the need to examine archaeological evidence and written history to gain a broader understanding of ancient societies, including the presence of female figurines and traces of matrilineal organization.
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