Goddess Is Alive Lecture Series: An Archaeomythological Investigation of the Gorgon March 18, 2005

Women's Spirituality Circle presents:

Goddess Is Alive Lecture Series: An Archaeomythological Investigation of the Gorgon

Fri, Mar 18, 7:00pm-9:30pm, San Mateo

MORE INFO: http://www.serpentina.com/goddessalive

Meet the Sacred Feminine in all her aspects as presented by leading women scholars, authors, artists, and ritualists.

Fri. 3/18 - Joan Marler, An Archaeomythological Investigation of the Gorgon. This presentation will explore the mythical figure of the Gorgon, Medusa, slain by the Greek hero Perseus, who has lived in the Western imagination for more than 2,500 years. Joan Marler is an independent researcher and the founder and Executive Director of the Institute of Archaeomythology. Marler was a close colleague of Marija Gimbutas and was chosen by Gimbutas before her death to edit and continue her work. Marler is the editor of Maria Gimbutas’ The Civilization of the Goddess and she conceptualized and edited From the Realm of the Ancestors: An Anthology in Honor of Marija Gimbutas.

Other speakers in the series:
Fri. 3/11 - Vicki Noble - New Moon Introduction to the Goddess: Revisioning History to Include Women.
Fri. 4/1 - Chief Luisah Teish, The Laughing Goddess: Stories and Rituals of the Healing Goddesses and the Power of Laughter as a Healing Modality
Fri. 4/8 - Dianne Jenett, Ph.D., Cooking Up Equality: Pongala at Attukal Temple, Kerala, South India
Fri. 4/15 - Deborah J. Grenn, Ph.D., Lilith's Fire: The First Woman as a Symbol of Empowerment
Fri. 4/22- Max Dashu, Icons of the Matrix: A Global View

Join us as we explore the rich tradition of the Sacred Feminine which is grounded in history, archaeology, anthropology, mythology, psychology, literature and philosophy. The guest speakers have spent decades gathering information and doing research. Many have been profoundly touched by their work.

Co-Sponsors: Serpentina, Women's Spirituality MA Program at New College of CA and Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo

DATE & TIME:
Friday, March 18
7:00pm-9:30pm

LOCATION:
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
300 East Santa Inez (at Ellsworth)
San Mateo, CA, 94401
http://www.uusm.net

COST & REGISTRATION:
$20 General Public; $15 Students and Seniors.
http://www.serpentina.com/goddessalive

MORE INFO:
Website: http://www.serpentina.com/goddessalive
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 650-692-6165

About Women's Spirituality Circle:
The circle aspires to: hostess events that honor the Sacred Feminine around the globe; educate others about the rich tradition of the Goddess that is grounded in history, archaeology, anthropology, mythology, literature and the arts; explore the ways the Sacred Feminine is still present and alive in the world today; and explore the relevance of the Sacred Feminine to our daily lives.