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If Women Ruled the World – Is a Matriarchal Society the Solution?

Monday, January 26, 2015 9:43
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By Steve Taylor Ph.D

Guest Writer for Wake Up World

Is a matriarchal society the solution to our problems?

I’ve just returned from Crete, where I visited the ancient palace of Knossos, and the archaeological museum in Heraklion, where thousands of the artifacts and artworks of ancient Crete are displayed.

The most striking thing about the culture of ancient Crete (or Minoan culture, as it is often called) is how prominent women are. They are everywhere in Minoan artwork, on pottery, frescoes and figurines (small stone statues). They are shown as priestesses, goddesses, dancing and talking at social occasions, in beautiful dresses with their breasts on show. There is a striking fresco of a beautifully dressed woman surrounded by a group of half naked dancing men. It is clear that – as many archaeologists have agreed – this was a society in which women had very high status; at least as high as men…

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