The Myth of Matriarchal Prehistory - Why An Invented Past Will Not Give Women a Future

Cynthia Eller

Beacon Press

2000

276 páginas

9h 12m

ISBN-13: 9780807067925

According to the myth of matriarchal prehistory, men and women lived together peacefully before recorded history. Society was centered around women, with their mysterious life-giving powers, and they were honored as incarnations and priestesses of the Great Goddess. Then a transformation occurred, and men thereafter dominated society.

Given the universality of patriarchy in recorded history, this vision is understandably appealing for many women. But does it have any basis in fact? And as a myth, does it work for the good of women? Cynthia Eller traces the emergence of the feminist matriarchal myth, explicates its functions, and examines the evidence for and against a matriarchal prehistory. Finally, she explains why this vision of peaceful, woman-centered prehistory is something feminists should be wary of. http://www.amazon.com/Myth-Matriarchal-Prehistory-Invented-Future/dp/0807067938

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5 (Perfeito)

OMG what a ride was this book!

I learned about matriarchal prehistory through another woman writer from 2024. I was in awe! When I came across this book, I was intrigued by another woman looking to challenge this perspective. It was good to understand the flaws in matriarchal prehistory and how it can be misused. Although I didn’t agree with many things that Cynthia Eller points out in the book, I totally recommend the reading!