Category: Egyptian mythology

When did the suppression of the divine feminine begin?

Venus of Willendorf

The suppression and defacing of the divine feminine appears to have begun as part of cultural and religious shifts associated with societal transitions from egalitarian or matrilineal societies to more hierarchical and patriarchal ones.

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Understanding of the divine nature of the hiding of the divine feminine in history

YangShao Culture Neolithic Amphora Vase - 3000 BC

This article discusses the possibility that the observed transition from a feminine dominated understanding of divinity to a masculine dominated one may be a natural part of a cycle of creation.

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From Mother to Father – A Spiritual Gender Dominance Shift?

ANCIENT NEOLITHIC STONE MOTHER GODDESS IDOL STATUE RAISED ARMS HOLDING OFFERING

The hypothesis of a historical shift from feminine dominance to masculine dominance in spiritual and religious expression is a widely discussed idea in anthropology, archaeology, and religious studies. While it remains a topic of debate, there is considerable evidence suggesting a gradual transition in spiritual focus and societal structures over millennia.

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Senres and Hormose of Egyptian Myth

Senres and his wife Hormose

Senres and his wife Hormose are two ancient Egyptian individuals known primarily from inscriptions found in the tomb of Senres at Saqqara. They lived during the Old Kingdom period, likely in the 5th Dynasty, which spanned from about 2494 to 2345 BCE.

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The lost tomb of Thutmose II

Karnak_Temple_Thutmosis_II_1 Relief of Thutmose II in Karnak Temple complex. CC0 1.0

The finding of the lost tomb of Thutmose II is a significant event in the field of archaeology. Here are some key points about this remarkable find and relation to wider Egyptian culture of the period.

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The Waxing and Waning of the Divine Feminine Through Time

In this article, I want to highlight some of those feminine heroes, and the sacrifices they made, and how they became the feminine heroines of their time.

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Syncretism

Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.

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The Egyptian Goddess Neith

Neith is an ancient Egyptian deity revered as the creator and a goddess of war, hunting, and weaving. Her origins trace back to the pre-dynastic period, making her one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon.

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