Episode 8: The Decline of the Divine Feminine – Women in Myth and Religion

In this episode, we delve into Chapter 3 of the History section (pages 117–132), where Beauvoir examines how religious and mythological traditions have shaped the status of women over time. She traces the symbolic transformation of women from revered goddesses and life-givers to figures of sin, subjugation, and moral inferiority within patriarchal religious frameworks. From ancient matriarchal deities to the rise of monotheistic religions, Beauvoir reveals how ideology reinforced male dominance by reinterpreting female power as threatening or subordinate. Join us as we explore how myth and faith have contributed to the long-standing marginalization of women.