In this worthy tribute to Marija Gimbutas, Joan Marler brings together a chorus of voices that stand for the ancient, sacred ties to the Earth and its inhabitants. Although the traces of prehistory have been effaced, scholars have pieced together a now established worldview of women as creators of culture. The legacy of Marija Gimbutas continues to foster this vision by enlightening and inspiring those who can recognize its truth. Their contemplation reveals a multi-leveled mystery that speaks to the intrinsic connection between humans and nature. For instance, the meander is associated with energy, snakes, cosmic water and streaming female blood.
Spirals are the symbol of energy, vitality and cyclic time.
Coiling and uncoiling lines signify the movement of the serpent force or the growth spiral in all living things. Contact the Webmaster .