The Goddess Project

🎙️ The Goddess Project Podcast is back
After more than a year away, The Goddess Project returns with a powerful first episode, diving into the life, writings, and legacy of Enheduanna, the high priestess of Inanna and the earliest named author in world history.
In this episode, I explore Enheduanna’s historical world in ancient Mesopotamia, her role as en priestess, and her groundbreaking hymn The Exaltation of Inanna, one of the earliest autobiographical texts ever written. We look closely at themes of sacred authority, gendered violence, exile from power, divine justice, and why a woman’s voice was preserved in the literary tradition over four thousand years ago.
This episode takes a feminist, historical, and archaeological approach, grounding Enheduanna’s story in primary sources while asking why her words still matter today. If you’re interested in ancient goddesses, women’s history, mythology, archaeology, or the deep roots of women’s voices in religious tradition, this episode is for you.
✨ This is the first new episode of The Goddess Project in over a year, and I am so excited to be back.
📚 New book by Dr. Carla Ionescu She Who Endures: The Cult and Iconography of Artemis of Ephesus Available now. This book explores Artemis of Ephesus through archaeology, iconography, and ancient religious practice. https://a.co/d/g1Tve5s
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🎧 Topics covered in this episode • Enheduanna and the first literary “I” • Inanna, female divine power, and sovereignty • Sacred authority and women in ancient temples • Gendered violence in ancient texts • Why Enheduanna’s voice survived
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🔥 The Goddess Project Podcast | Goddess Talks with Karen Tate 🔥
Discover the Power of the Sacred Feminine to Heal, Awaken & Transform Society
In this powerful episode of Goddess Talks on The Goddess Project Podcast, I sit down with renowned author, speaker, and sacred activist Rev. Dr. Karen Tate. Known globally for her work uplifting the Divine Feminine, Karen brings decades of insight into goddess spirituality, personal empowerment, and the global shift toward a more compassionate and just world.
🎙️ TOPICS COVERED
• Sacred Feminism & the Rise of the Divine Feminine
• Deconstructing patriarchal systems through goddess consciousness
• Personal healing, political transformation, and spiritual activism
• How honouring the Goddess can reshape our future
✨ ABOUT KAREN TATE
Karen is a thought leader in the women's spirituality movement, creator of the long-running Voices of the Sacred Feminine podcast, and author of 7 influential books on goddess culture and spiritual liberation.
🔗 Explore Karen Tate’s work
🌐 Website: https://www.karentate.net
📚 Books: https://www.karentate.net/books
🆕 Normalizing Abuse: https://www.karentate.net/books
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History is written by the victors… but what happens when it erases the divine feminine? In this episode of The Goddess Project, we expose how misogyny in museum curation has shaped the interpretation of the Assyrian nude statue (BM 124963), housed at the ⁨@britishmuseum⁩
Originally commissioned by King Ashur-bel-kala (1073–1056 BCE), this unique artifact has been labeled as an object of mockery, but is that really the full story? Could this statue represent Ishtar the powerful Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and divine femininity rather than a figure of humiliation? Join us as we challenge the patriarchal lens that has distorted history and reclaim the true legacy of ancient goddesses.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
- The Assyrian nude statue & its controversial museum interpretation
- Zainab Bahrani’s feminist analysis of female representation in Mesopotamian art
- Eroticism, power, and divinity in Mesopotamian culture
- Colleen Heslin’s powerful open letter challenging the British Museum’s framing of the statue, read it here: https://colleenheslin.com/project_pages/2016_LastWoman.html
- How Western academia has erased the strength of ancient goddesses
Sacred Steps: Exploring Artemis’ Lost Temples – A Fundraiser for The Artemis Mapping Project
Join me, on a three-part online lecture series as we journey through Artemis’ lost sanctuaries, uncovering their mythology, rituals, and historical significance through exclusive on-site footage, archaeological research, and ancient texts.
This fundraiser supports Phase 3 of The Artemis Mapping Project, where I’ll be accessing locked archaeological sites, restricted museum archives, and remote sacred locations to document, preserve, and share Artemis’ sacred spaces before they are lost to time.
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🔗 https://artemisresearchcentre.com/artemis-temples-and-sanctuaries/
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What do you think? Do you believe this statue was meant to mock a woman or celebrate divine femininity? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
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The Minotaur is one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology—but what if the story we’ve been told isn’t true? What if the labyrinth, the bull, and the sacrifices point to something far older and more sacred?
In this episode of Goddess Talks, I sit down with Laura Perry, author, artist, and expert in Minoan spirituality, to explore the real history and religion of the Minoans. We dive deep into the Minoan pantheon, their lost gods and goddesses, and their influence on later traditions.
🔹 Was Dionysus originally a Minoan god before the Greeks transformed him?
🔹 What was the true meaning of the bull in Minoan religion?
🔹 Did the Mycenaeans erase or absorb Minoan deities after their conquest of Crete?
Laura shares insights from her upcoming book, Pantheon: The Minoans, as well as Tales from the Labyrinth, a collection of modern Minoan myths. We also discuss her work with Ariadne’s Tribe, a growing community dedicated to reviving Minoan spiritual traditions in a way that speaks to modern practitioners.
This episode bridges archaeology, mythology, and spiritual practice—don’t miss it!
📖 More about Laura Perry: Laura Perry is a leading expert on Minoan spirituality, dedicated to reconstructing the beliefs and practices of ancient Crete. She has written extensively on the topic, helping modern practitioners reconnect with the lost spiritual traditions of the Minoans.
🔗 Explore Laura’s Work:
🌍 Website: https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/
📚 Preorder Pantheon: The Minoans → https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/pantheon-the-minoans
📖 Tales from the Labyrinth (Modern Minoan Myths) → https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/tales-from-the-labyrinth
🌀 Join Ariadne’s Tribe (Minoan Spiritual Community) → https://ariadnestribe.com/
📜 Read Laura’s Paper on the Minoan Snake-Horns Mystery → https://www.academia.edu/122367863/The_Secret_Identity_of_the_Minoan_Snake_Horns_Neither_Snakes_nor_Horns
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Hygieia, the ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and sanitation, has left an enduring mark on medical history and spiritual traditions. As the daughter of Asclepius, the god of medicine, Hygieia represented preventive care, wellness, and purification—concepts that continue to shape modern healthcare.
This episode explores Hygeia’s origins in Greek mythology, her close connection to healing temples, and the significance of her symbols, including the serpent and the bowl, which remain in medical iconography today. We’ll examine how her worship influenced ancient healing practices and how her legacy persists in modern ideas of hygiene and disease prevention.
We also discuss the deeper spiritual aspects of Hygieia’s role, her presence in ancient rituals, and how she can be integrated into contemporary wellness practices. Whether you're interested in mythology, ancient medicine, or sacred feminine archetypes, this episode offers a fascinating look at one of history’s most important yet often overlooked goddesses.
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Other Links You’ll Love:
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