Max Dashu, a feminist historian and artist, delves into the realms of female iconography, mother-right cultures, and the origins of patriarchy. She established the Suppressed Histories Archives to research and illuminate women's history and culture, making its full spectrum visible and accessible. Through extensive visual presentations and her writings, Dashu champions the recovery and dissemination of women's suppressed narratives and heritage.
In this compelling exploration of archaeology, art, literature, and language, Max Dashu pulls the covers off of heritages known to few but scholarly specialists. She shows that old ethnic names for “witch” signify wise-woman, prophetess, diviner, healer, and dreamer.