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Didn't someone put a theory out that the Venus of Willendorf was not venerating the Fat Goddess, but rather what someone sees when they look straight down at th
by blaser-waffle 7y ago
Didn't someone put a theory out that the Venus of Willendorf was not venerating the Fat Goddess, but rather what someone sees when they look straight down at their body?
(cuz cave people didn't have good mirrors and all)
Deeper explanation: https://steemit.com/science/@deeallen/self-portraits-of-fertility-symbols-venus-figurines-of-upper-paleolithic-eurasia-nudity https://steemit.com/science/@deeallen/self-portraits-of-fert...
- twic 7y agoThere are all sorts of theories! Olga Soffer points out that the woven clothing on the figurines is often incredibly detailed, and suggests they may have been some kind of fashion doll [1]. Mandy Weston speculates that they may be bobbins used for weaving [2]! [1] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235979951_The_Venus_Figurines_Textiles_Basketry_Gender_and_Status_in_the_Upper_Paleolithic https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235979951_The_Venus... [2] https://www.academia.edu/31112020/Venus_Figurines_-_Evidence_of_Womens_Work https://www.academia.edu/31112020/Venus_Figurines_-_Evidence...