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From the companion book (p. 18):
When I wrote up my original post, I left out the fact that I have seen other aspects of the Goddess that are often referred to as Enchantress and Seductress. -These aspects are never placed in relation to the MM&C aspects of the standard Triple Goddess; as in, they do not appear to be contained to a single "stage" in The Goddesses' 3 main aspects.
Also, from p. 19:
These, among other Pagan/Wiccan rites, support the natural process of aging. Against much of popular society's views on women's bodily functions and aging; they take spin sometimes awkward and/or embarrassing times of life for a woman and turn them into something to celebrate! The life-long feminist, and bold outspoken woman in me agrees heartily with these Pagan and Wiccan themes where feminine nature is nothing to be shamed of.
This adds in Eyebright's research of the Great Hunter Goddesses.
When I wrote up my original post, I left out the fact that I have seen other aspects of the Goddess that are often referred to as Enchantress and Seductress. -These aspects are never placed in relation to the MM&C aspects of the standard Triple Goddess; as in, they do not appear to be contained to a single "stage" in The Goddesses' 3 main aspects.
Also, from p. 19:
This passage links the Goddess to women and their monthly menstrual cycles. I feel I should mention that as the Goddess rules over Water, and not just of the seas, but of bodily fluids. In fact, in some circles, the Water suit is linked to blood and the colour of the suit is appropriately red. Sometimes, it is said that the Maiden changes to the Mother with menarche (the first menstrual cycle). This developmental milestone for girls is sometimes celebrated with a Coming of Age ceremony within the Pagan and Wiccan religions (SEE: http://www.paganspath.com/magik/grimoire/comeage.htm). Likewise, it is also sometimes said that the Mother aspect of the Goddess is turned into the Crone marked by the time of menopause (where a woman ceases to bleed on a regular basis). This development in maturation is also sometimes celebrated by a Croning ceremony (SEE: http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/wiccanandpaganrituals/p/Croning_Info.htm).
These, among other Pagan/Wiccan rites, support the natural process of aging. Against much of popular society's views on women's bodily functions and aging; they take spin sometimes awkward and/or embarrassing times of life for a woman and turn them into something to celebrate! The life-long feminist, and bold outspoken woman in me agrees heartily with these Pagan and Wiccan themes where feminine nature is nothing to be shamed of.
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