Used to really like Sam Elliott, now?? Not so much

[orwell]

16. Absolutely...

...doubleplus perfect correct.

That is why the feminine/archetype spiritual traditions/myths had to be subsumed by "the winners".

The snake symbol comes from Pre-Christian symbolism. The authors of the Bible used these symbols/archetypes to slipstream a new architecture (patriarchy) using established archetypes (the snake, earth mother, sky father). It's like selling a new sports car with a beautiful model in a slinky dress caressing the curve of the bumper. The men who you are trying to sell the car to get the point subliminally right away.

Years ago I read two books, The Chalice and the Blade and The Goddess and the Alphabet. Both were foundational works in my understanding of these subjects. They were both given to me by a very wise woman and I am forever grateful.