Wild Woman Sisterhood
“To win the Wildish Woman’s Heart, a mate would understand her natural duality through and through. Anyone close to a Wildish Woman is in fact in the presence of two women; an outer being and an interior criatura, one who lives in the topside world, one who lives in the world not so easily seeable. The outer being lives by the light of day and is easily observed. She is often pragmatic, acculturated, and very human. The criatura, however, often travels to the surface from far away, often appearing and then as quickly disappearing, yet always leaving behind a feeling: something surprising, original, and knowing.”
~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes
In traditional Apache culture, the most important Ceremonial event for women is the 'coming of age' Ceremony, or Isanaklesh Gotal. This four-day ceremony endows young women with the power of Isanaklesh, the female Apache deity. The Ritual transforms the girl to a Woman and teaches her the responsibilities she must meet as a good Apache woman.
This is also know as the 'Menarche Ritual' - anon
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| Wild Woman with Wilds Cats |
“To win the Wildish Woman’s Heart, a mate would understand her natural duality through and through. Anyone close to a Wildish Woman is in fact in the presence of two women; an outer being and an interior criatura, one who lives in the topside world, one who lives in the world not so easily seeable. The outer being lives by the light of day and is easily observed. She is often pragmatic, acculturated, and very human. The criatura, however, often travels to the surface from far away, often appearing and then as quickly disappearing, yet always leaving behind a feeling: something surprising, original, and knowing.”
~ Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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| artist unknown Sept. 17, 2013 |
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| Apache women late 1800's |
In traditional Apache culture, the most important Ceremonial event for women is the 'coming of age' Ceremony, or Isanaklesh Gotal. This four-day ceremony endows young women with the power of Isanaklesh, the female Apache deity. The Ritual transforms the girl to a Woman and teaches her the responsibilities she must meet as a good Apache woman.
This is also know as the 'Menarche Ritual' - anon
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