Monsters

[dreamer_easy]

"The hideous forms or archetypal images rising full-blown from Tiamat's collective unconscious may be looked upon as compensatory devices designed to help her deal more effectively than earlier with the crises she faced. Personifications of rage and hatred that manifested themselves in the form of serpents, dragons, or scorpions may be looked upon as shadow forces representing the 'dark, unlived side of her unconsciousness'... Like talismans, amulets, or antibodies, shadow forces frequently take shape in time of need to help the individual struggle against harm."

- Bettina L. Knapp, Women in Myth, State University of New York Press, 1997.

The Mesopotamian goddess Tiamat, avenging her husband and defending herself, creates an army of monsters. I don't have much of a grasp on Jung, but I recognise me old cobra in the above. Hiss!

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[viomisehunt.livejournal.com]

Most of the Law regarding Marriage, sex, seem to favor men. However, I found this very interesting article: http://rivypoupkokletenik.blogspot.com/2006/11/katzav-rape-torah.html

[dreamer-easy.livejournal.com]

Judges 19

... holy flaming cow, is this the worst story in the Bible?! :(

[viomisehunt.livejournal.com]

You didn't know about that one? It came about when a group of "concerned" parents were complaining about books in school libraries with "adult" and the group argued that the Bible was appropriate reading. The side representing reason told the story, the concerned parents were shocked until the woman pointed out the story was in the Bible.