"Women, years and years ago, were actually considered more valued and 'a gift from the gods' and were treated as such."
Which civilisation are you referring to? How many years ago?
Women being considered a 'gift' is quite apt, because from what I've heard women were 'worshipped' only as a gift to men. Women were traded, just as male slaves were traded. Forced into marriage, given no political voice, little education, no power of authority (with the exception of Queens who inherited their roles). The average woman was always regarded as inferior in most ways to men.
This, I expect, comes down to the simple factor of males being generally inclined to be dominant. The territorial competition which has shaped human history is one typical in nature, with males fighting for power. It seems to be the path evolution has followed, that of power being a deciding factor in survival, and males being necessary to obtain power and gather / hunt food, whilst women being necessary to bare child. In modern society, whilst we still have this pervasive masculine inclination to dominate and a pervasive feminine inclination to nurture, there is less of a need for gender disparity. Essentially, we can afford to be more or less equal intellectually and socially (in Western Europe anyway).
I don't think this male dominance came about because male egos were hurt due to the worship of females...
I am talking about, before the Roman empire era.
Before governments, and cilizations.
It's throughout many historical documents. Like i said, women being disrespected, is a VERY common misconception throughout history. Obviously, you can believe what you want. I'm only trying to spread some information around to better inform. Not trying to force any beliefs among anyone. By all means, believe what you want to believe :)
Of course! I can be stubborn at times but all I really want is to learn.
You're saying before governments and civilisations, so prehistoric times?
This was prior to written history. There were archeological artefacts and artwork to go on, but little else. Of course there were tiny settlements of humans all over the world then, with their own culture and traditions. Which part of the world are you talking about? What evidence are you referring to that paints the picture of female-worship during these times?
Oh absolutely i can be the same way.Vesta, Venus, the 'Great Mother', Isis and Cybele were all Roman goddesses that were based from women only cults. When I did research on this, i found that it was extremely common, and it dates back to prehistoric. Much like the woman in the Amazon. (Which a lot of people are familiar with) Im going off of historical events, and underlying historical politics that isnt really ever in the spot light.
Its just something that i am convinced of.
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"Women, years and years ago, were actually considered more valued and 'a gift from the gods' and were treated as such."
Which civilisation are you referring to? How many years ago?
Women being considered a 'gift' is quite apt, because from what I've heard women were 'worshipped' only as a gift to men. Women were traded, just as male slaves were traded. Forced into marriage, given no political voice, little education, no power of authority (with the exception of Queens who inherited their roles). The average woman was always regarded as inferior in most ways to men.
This, I expect, comes down to the simple factor of males being generally inclined to be dominant. The territorial competition which has shaped human history is one typical in nature, with males fighting for power. It seems to be the path evolution has followed, that of power being a deciding factor in survival, and males being necessary to obtain power and gather / hunt food, whilst women being necessary to bare child. In modern society, whilst we still have this pervasive masculine inclination to dominate and a pervasive feminine inclination to nurture, there is less of a need for gender disparity. Essentially, we can afford to be more or less equal intellectually and socially (in Western Europe anyway).
I don't think this male dominance came about because male egos were hurt due to the worship of females...
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I am talking about, before the Roman empire era.
Before governments, and cilizations.
It's throughout many historical documents. Like i said, women being disrespected, is a VERY common misconception throughout history. Obviously, you can believe what you want. I'm only trying to spread some information around to better inform. Not trying to force any beliefs among anyone. By all means, believe what you want to believe :)
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Of course! I can be stubborn at times but all I really want is to learn.
You're saying before governments and civilisations, so prehistoric times?
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Oh absolutely i can be the same way.Vesta, Venus, the 'Great Mother', Isis and Cybele were all Roman goddesses that were based from women only cults. When I did research on this, i found that it was extremely common, and it dates back to prehistoric. Much like the woman in the Amazon. (Which a lot of people are familiar with) Im going off of historical events, and underlying historical politics that isnt really ever in the spot light.
Its just something that i am convinced of.