#origin of woman

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The Origin of Woman: Myths, Religion, and Science

The origin of women is a topic shrouded in mystery, cultural narratives, and scientific advancements. From ancient civilizations to the modern era, women have been portrayed as creators, bearers of divine gifts, or the result of evolutionary processes. This complexity reflects not only the beliefs of different cultures but also humanity's challenges in understanding its own existence. This article explores the diverse perspectives on the creation of women, from ancient myths to modern science.

1. The Origin of Women in Ancient Myths

Pandora: The First Woman in Greek Mythology In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman, created at Zeus's command by Hephaestus from clay and endowed with gifts from the Olympian gods. Her name, meaning "bearer of all gifts," highlights her uniqueness. However, Pandora was sent to Earth with a jar (commonly called a "box") containing all the world's evils. When she opened it, she released suffering, death, and disease, leaving only hope inside.

This narrative reflects the Greek view of women as paradoxical figures: sources of beauty and grace but also bringers of inevitable challenges. Scholars interpret Pandora's story as an attempt to explain life's difficulties and the dynamics between men and women.

Creator Goddesses in Ancient Cultures Before Greek mythology, Mesopotamian and African cultures celebrated women as creators of the world. In Sumerian mythology, the goddess Ninmah shaped humanity from clay, emphasizing women's role as mediators between the divine and the earthly. In African Yoruba mythology, Oshun, a goddess, played a vital role in the world's creation, symbolizing fertility and abundance.

These stories reinforce the image of women as the source of life, contrasting with the more ambivalent Greek myths.

2. The Creation of Women in Judeo-Christian Religion

Eve: The First Woman in Genesis In Genesis, Eve is described as the first woman, created by God from Adam’s rib to be his companion. This narrative emphasizes interdependence between men and women but has been interpreted differently over centuries.

Genesis 1:27 states: "God created man in His image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them," suggesting equality in creation. However, Genesis 2:21-22 portrays Eve as derived from Adam, a detail historically used to justify female subordination.

Eve's role in "original sin" shaped views of women as sources of temptation and downfall, especially in medieval Christianity. Modern interpretations, however, see the story as a metaphor for free will and humanity's struggles.

3. The Scientific Perspective: The Evolution of Women

Evolution and Genetic Diversity Science explains women's origins through millions of years of evolution. Early hominins appeared around 7 million years ago, while Homo sapiens emerged approximately 300,000 years ago. Women evolved alongside men, adapting to environmental and social pressures that shaped human survival.

Female biology, including the ability to conceive and nurture, was crucial for the species' survival. Sexual reproduction ensured the genetic diversity needed for human evolution.

Mitochondrial Eve: The Mother of All Humans "Mitochondrial Eve" refers to a woman who lived in Africa between 100,000 and 200,000 years ago. By tracing mitochondrial DNA, which is inherited maternally, scientists identified this figure as the common ancestor of all living humans. Importantly, she was not the only woman alive at the time, but her descendants are the only ones surviving today.

This discovery underscores the interconnectedness of humanity and challenges narrow views of human origins.

4. Cultural Representations of Women in History

Women as Creators and Guardians Artifacts such as the Venus of Willendorf (dating back to 28,000 BCE) depict women as life-givers. These representations suggest that early human societies saw women as central to community survival, not necessarily subordinate to men.

Patriarchal Influence and Narratives About Women Over time, patriarchal power structures reinterpreted narratives about women's origins. Historical research reveals that matrifocal societies may have existed before the rise of agriculture, which shifted inheritance and property control to men.

Conclusion

The origin of women, viewed through myths, religion, or science, carries profound symbolism transcending eras. Women represent creation, continuity, and the challenges of human existence. These stories and their interpretations reveal much about the power structures and beliefs of different times.

Today, efforts in science and philosophy aim to deconstruct outdated ideas and celebrate women as equals in all dimensions, recognizing their role as essential agents of humanity.

[nataliedecorsair]

I wanted to give you some of Pticenoga's Borderlands AU backstory, how she was raised by Shade and before starting her shenanigans with Vaughn.

Plus a bonus comic about how she decided to set up a meeting for Vaughn and Shade, but didn't tell Vaughn who is supposed to be there x) Mostly because Vaughn has met Shade before in his macabre World of Curiosities museum and thought that Shade is too weird for him. Well, that's the kind of person that would raise a feral harpy siren, gotta deal with it!

When she was very young, nothing bothered her much as she was just a wild baby exploring the world x) And Shade was a good father figure to her. However, as she grew older, she realized that she doesn't really "fit in": yeah, Pandora is a crazy planet, but not every person there is crazy. There are plenty of "regular folk" like Shade or other people from their town - and many others. And she was frequently called a monster, a mutant and many other things by the regular kids and even adults. She was wild though, could bite them or fight with them in a pretty feral manner, and, even though she protected herself, it didn't help the situation much. She wasn't crazy enough (and too small) to fit in with the psychos or bandits, was "too human" for actual monsters living on Pandora, and for a long time she had no idea she was a Siren, as even for Sirens she looked too different. Only when she hit her teens, she was able to confirm that she is one, started using her powers, and in her human form she could see the full extension of the glowing pattern she had on her skin. She still, however, didn't know why she wasn't born "normal", and there were no older Sirens around.

At some point, she decided to become independent and live on her own. Her "wild" upbringing was helping that a lot, and she felt fine being away from people. She'd still visit Shade frequently, of course, and at some point she'd even met Zer0 and could hang out with him for some time. As Zer0 is a mystery himself, they had some common ground between them (though constantly listening to his haiku were exhausting xD). Sadly, Vault Hunters attract attention, not always positive, and that was the reason why she got spotted by a big bandit gang (could be the beginning of Vallory's gang, but before she took over). And local scientists like Tannis already declared that there may be some connection between Sirens and the Vaults. And they noticed that she's a Siren, but also pretty young (and dumb). After the first Vault on Pandora was opened, there was plenty of weird and valuable stuff around, but it wasn't so easy to get it when you're just regular bandits. And when Eridians, the aliens that are guarding the Vault, are everywhere. The Sirens like Lilith were too strong for them, and hiring a Vault Hunter is expensive, so they decided to wriggle into her favor and use her to gain access to the area. She didn't know she was dealing with bandits first, she naively thought it's a rare case of nice fellows just wanting to be friends and such, plus the Vault could have answers about her origin, and the new "friends" confirmed it.

At some point, she realized she was being used, and got into a fight with the bandits - and lost, as there were too many of them, and she had too little experience, and they knew about Shade. She got kidnapped and told that she'd do everything they told her to do, or they'd kill Shade, so she had to obey. She helped them to fight the way to the Vault and get some of the riches, and during the process she felt that she really does have a connection with Eridians - they boosted her powers and helped her to get free, and kill every presenting member of the gang. She was worried about Shade though, so she left immediately to find him before the remaining members found out what happened and could harm him. But she was too late - the water source in their town of Oasis was poisoned, and every single person there died. Except Shade though - he lasted longer, but dehydration made him insane, and he turned corpses into the stuffed dummies he could talk to (though she didn't have much of a problem with this part). As she was gone for at least several months, he didn't believe she's real, and she had to adapt to the new reality.

She never got back to the Vault after that as she felt it was a source of more trouble than anything good (in her view, the price was too much for a bunch of physical stuff).

That lasted for years, and became a bit easier as her powers, enhanced by the Eridians, wasn't only serving the destruction,  but could eventually "heal" some part of Shade's mind, so the moments of clarity became more frequent (she didn't know it's the reason, though). And you still need money, whether you like it or not, so, when Shade decided to use his World of Curiosities as a spot of illegal deals and smuggling, she didn't resist, but would watch over him in the shadows in case something goes wrong.

Eventually, she calmed down and just embraced herself. And, after some time, she met Vaughn, whose personal struggles she could sense right away, as she had to experience "being different" herself.

[bananahkim]

Korean 남사당(namsadang) Miku!

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Details: Lilith and the Serpent, by A.J. Hamilton.

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Oxygen

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sleepless

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Bloodthirsty

[klanced]

can we start placing bets about the live action voltron movie. everyone download draftkings right now

[canisalbus]

*carefully picks you up and peeks into your conch snail shell*

Ehm... Sorry to bother, but... Could we, maybe, possibly... see Vasco's wife and her lover pictured by your hand? Sorry again, thank you for listening. Take care.

*delicately lays you back into the water to prevent any stress or dehydration*

Unfortunately I don't have her lover figured out yet, but I think Ludovica looks something like this:

[snowwwieey]

Wanna suck my cock? Or you wanna fuck my ass?🌚

Dm if you want both😜😜

Text me up on telegram @Snoww67

Don’t forget to reblog

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[nataliedecorsair]

A friend that stays until the end (and beyond) A small comic related to Heather's world

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Wonder Woman and Power Girl original art by Kerry Callen

Based of course on this Sophia Loren Jayne Mansfield photo

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Here's a silly thing I did for my girlfriend for her fursona

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Muse | Angela Morena / Vivamax Artist

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