Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone: The Divine Feminine

Learn the stories of ancient goddesses and divine feminine figures from all over the world whose lessons can help us live fuller, richer lives. In this course, you will meet four legendary feminine figures from mythology and folklore who can teach us something about who we are today.  Inanna, the ancient Mesopotamian goddess of Heaven and Earth, is the Maiden, the feminine archetype of innocence and potential who wanders into the Underworld. Lilith, Adam's first wife in Hebrew mythology, is the Warrior, the one who rebels against a world that doesn't respect her. Skywoman, from the indigenous legends of the Haudenosaunee people of North America, is the Mother who creates life for all beings in collaboration with the land and animals. Dhumavati, the Tantric goddess of despair and disappointment, is the wise old Crone who teaches us what happens when we forget the great power of the divine feminine.   The lessons in this course are separated into three parts: first, we sit back, relax, and listen to a good story. Then we learn some history and context, and finally we meditate together, integrating the lessons of each divine feminine figure. This course is for anyone who loves stories, who wants to learn about divine feminine belief and practice from all over the world, and who wants to feel inspired and empowered in their everyday lives. All genders welcome.  These stories are read directly, and the course is adapted from Julie’s book Maiden, Warrior, Mother, Crone: Divine Feminine Archetypes for Modern Life, published by Verbena Books. Please note that this course includes content from ancient mythology that involves themes of death, change, and other topics that may be difficult for some listeners.