“When I first saw the Venus of Willendorf many years ago, I was frightened by her fullness. In our society, we get the message that that kind of abundance is absolutely unacceptable. It took me awhile to embrace her. As the archetypal Great Mother, this incredibly abundant and revered woman often makes people uncomfortable. She is so large, sensual, voluptuous and ripe with the fertility of feminine energy and power. Our discomfort with her is a reflection of how we are raised as women-what size we are taught is acceptable and what is not acceptable. I love her now and see her as delicious and nurturing.”
-Linda Reuther
Painting by Jassy Watson
Willendorf's Legacy: The Sacred Body is out early next year! Pre-order at https://thegirlgod.com/willendorfs_legacy.php