34 Circe Salon -- Make Matriarchy Great Again -- Disrupting History

Join us for a wonderful, foundational episode: we're making matriarchy great again! Laura Hirch is a filmmaker, writer, artist and a scholar of matriarchal studies.  Her six-part documentary, From The Goddess, explores the concept of the Great Goddess and how matriarchal societies, centered around Goddess worship, thrived in peaceful coexistence for millennia until the emergence of patriarchy 5,000 years ago.  We discuss her series and other aspects of matriarchal herstory along with our own matriarchal scholar and inspiration, Vicki Noble.  Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden co-host.The full series is available to watch on Vimeo here:  https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fromthegoddessdocuseriesSupport the MMGA podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/34Circe

The Thracians - Once the most numerous people of Europe, but, now, lost amidst the fog of history.They were known as formidable and warlike-- and some even said that they were the people who spawned the Amazons.  (Amazon queen Penthesilea was thought to be Thracian by the ancients.)It's this potential Amazonian connection lead us to the fascinating goddesses in their pantheon.Join Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden as they talk about what is known about the goddesses of this almost forgotten but once influential people - the Thracians.Support the MMGA podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/34Circe

Co-hosts Dawn "Sam" Alden and Kimberly Rockwell discuss the works of author Kate Quinn and the women characters in her WW2 novels. Most based on actual women, these stories of spies, pilots, investigators, and drunks with dark secrets are compelling and fun reads. Join the discussion, and leave a comment if you have read these novels as well!Support the MMGA podcast on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/34Circe

The last in our series, this might actually be what a true Female Revenge Film looks like!  Dawn “Sam” Alden and Kimberly Rockwell talk about this brutal gem of a movie.  Content warning: because the film contains implied castration, implied pedophilia and the aftermath of the murder of a minor, we talk about these topics as they arise in the movie.  Skip this episode if that's outside your comfort zone.

Was Crete one of the latest Matriarchies to resist infiltration and overthrow by the waves of Indo-European invasion? What evidence is hidden in plain sight to support the presence of Matriarchy on the island?  Joan Cichon talks about her book “Matriarchy in Bronze Age Crete” which she has generously made available to all online.  Joining the discussion are Vicki Noble, Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn Sam Alden.Buy or download Joan's book here: https://www.archaeopress.com/Archaeopress/Products/9781803270449Support the podcast here:  https://www.patreon.com/34Circe

The hosts tackle the sexism embedded in language, using Amanda Montell's 'Wordslut' as a springboard. They explore how gendered terms evolve, revealing the degradation of female titles over time. Misconceptions surrounding speech patterns like upspeak are debunked, advocating for understanding their historical roots. The conversation highlights the importance of inclusive communication and reclaims feminine identities in cultural contexts. They dive into the significance of language in shaping gender identity and the impact of diverse speaking styles.

The Motherpeace Round Tarot deck is a co-creation of Karen Vogel and Vicki Noble. Created in 1978, within a year of being given their first tarot deck, Motherpeace represents a vision of Goddess energy and a transmission of ancient wisdom. The Motherpeace deck is based on the traditional tarot system and uses ancient images from goddess-centered cultures throughout the world.  The deck is world renown and very popular.Lauren Torres interviews Make Matriarchy Great Again founding member Vicki Noble and her co-creator Karen Vogel about the history and significance of the Motherpeace deck.

Amanda McKaylee, an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker known for 'Double Dare,' teams up with Zoe Bell, a talented performer and stuntwoman celebrated for her work with Quentin Tarantino. They reflect on the impact of female representation in the film industry, sharing personal stories about the late Jeannie Epper, a pioneering stuntwoman. The duo discusses the challenges women face in stunts, the evolving portrayal of female characters in action cinema, and the legacy of mentorship within the stunt community.

Dr Felicitas D. Goodman was an anthropologist who made some ground breaking discoveries in her field. She discovered and verified that holding specific postures altered states of consciousness and that these postures were represented on ancient representations in art and pottery. Join Lauren Torres and Dawn "Sam" Alden as they discuss this amazing woman's legacy with Laura Lee.Laura Lee and her husband Paul are the Co-Directors of the Cuyamungue Institute, a non-profit educational research organization, a worldwide headquarters in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They are leading authorities on the practice of Ecstatic Trance Postures and the work of the late anthropologist Felicitas D Goodman. 

Dr. Carla Ionescu, an expert on Artemis and the Goddess Project podcast, delves into the fascinating world of Spartan women, who enjoyed unprecedented freedom and power in ancient Greece. The discussion reveals their athletic prowess, economic influence, and open sexuality, countering traditional narratives. Topics also include the role of Artemis in empowering women, the unique educational systems that enriched Spartan females, and their impact on modern views of female agency. This conversation reevaluates historical contributions, emphasizing the legacy of these remarkable women.