ABOUT OUR AMAZONS
Written by Christina Margeti. There was no more dangerous "myth" or myth, for patriarchy throughout time, than the woman of Themiskyra. The Amazon as they called her. To be called a myth, however, was not enough, because even…
FΕMINCIDE IS CALLED
Written by Christina Margeti. I remember what reaction the term "femicide" used to cause in the past. They were claiming the obvious of course and the obvious that we are all human beings, but refusing to get to…
ENOUGH WITH THE “DEMONIZATION” OF FEMININITY
Written by Christina Margeti. “Demonisation” of women, subtly embedded in consciousness through myths, by the phallocentric–patriarchal system. Some examples: Lilith was a “demon” (because she did not want submission). Eve was “to blame” (because she ate an apple). Zeus…
EVERYDAY LITTLE THINGS BUT SO IMPORTANT
Written by Christina Margeti. I had a telephone conversation with a relative of mine and because she kept using patriarchal expressions in her speech, I was forced to constantly correct her. Until she became indignant and said to me oh…
A SAD REALIZATION
Written by Christina Margeti. The rapists, abusers, and femicide perpetrators — regardless of the language they speak, their religion, the color of their skin, whether they are workers, farmers, shipowners, or businessmen — share one essential common trait, as the…
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
Written by Christina Margeti. Happy and always strong and fighting! Let us never forget that today is not just a celebration, but a day to honour the struggles of all femininities for freedom and equality, throughout time, against…
SEEKING THE LAND OF THE MOTHER
Written by Christina Margeti. Let's look at some basic things briefly, about the heroines of my book "Stis Politeies tis Gynaikas/In the Woman's Realms", the amazons as they were called. By the way, the word Amazons also refers…
THE PERFECT WOMAN OF THEMISKYRA AND THE FEMININE PRINCIPLE
Written by Christina Margeti. The Amazon is a symbol of the perfect woman, as she possesses all the qualities and characteristics of the ideal, free, and truly independent woman. She has the strength to defend herself and everything…