Ancient Mirror Of Womanhood Analysis

In Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood there are many stories of Goddesses from around the world. Based on the region the symbolism and attributes associated with these Goddesses tend to vary dependent on the culture or religion of the natives. An example of this contrast can be illustrated through Lilith, a Goddess derived from Sumerian tablets, and White Shell Woman, a Navajo deity.
The first Goddess, Lilith who gave the gift of grain and birth the moon was said to be the first wife of Adam. As his wife, she was made of the dust of the earth, as Adam had been made. This illustration conveyed that Lilith and Adam should have seen each other as equals; however, Adam insisted that Lilith live beneath him. Lilith refused to be regarded as one inferior to any other, thus she left to live a life of own. This independence angered the town’s people and in her absence they spoke negatively of her. Once the giver of agriculture, Lilith was transformed into a demon and temptress of men, degraded for her independence and strength.
This imagery can be seen in image one where the nudity of Lilith is very noticeable and also a bold expression of her sexuality. The serpent also represents her alluring demeanor and seduction of men. Again, this is how the town’s people wanted Lilith to be viewed because of her transgressions against their culture.
Unlike Lilith, White Shell Woman was spoken highly of and worshiped by the native Navajo people because during troublesome times White Shell woman came into the world and established the sun out of turquoise and white shells. With the creation of the sun she had brought light to the Earth erasing the darkness. The praise and worship of White Shell Woman can be seen in image two where the bright colors and large depiction of White Shell Woman (in contrast to the smaller Navajo people) illustrates the appreciation the Navajo people had for