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Mother Goddess - Indus Valley
“Archeological evidence from related cultures suggests that Indus Valley mythology was centered in the idea of female power and Goddess cults…”
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July 15th, 2007 at 9:36 am
What do you mean? Females are still powerful
That’s a beautiful artifact and link to the image source. I’ve actually read the Bagavad Gita, believe it or not. One of the things I’ve always loved about Indian mythology is the female representation within it too.
Just to add, someone recently told me that one of the symbolisms of the unicorn is a perfect synergy between the masculine and the feminine. It is interesting, in this light then, to see this mother goddess figurine with horns.
July 16th, 2007 at 6:00 pm
the dancing girl of moen-e-jo-daro with her beautiful arch and other female figurines represent, in my humble opinion, fertility and nurturing aspect of the female being. in addition to strong female symbols, there are monks and priests adorned with fabric that resembles present day ajrak (ex: the king priest from moen-e-jo-daro); the language they spoke; their currency, their common pleasures, their toys, their religious symbols, all these are truly magical and one wishes there was time machine to travel back in time and hear our forefathers reveal their mysteries
July 26th, 2008 at 8:51 am