Women and Dionysus : Appearances and Exile in History, Culture, and Myth

Women and Dionysus links repression of the Dionysian spirit in Western culture with the rise of the patriarchy over the course of two millennia. It effectively draws aconnection between Dionysus and women throughout history, with examples from cultures both past and present, and the author's own experiences. Maggy Anthony explores Dionysus' role as god of the vine, creativity and passion, and his impact on art and literature. The book examines the Dionysian influence on creative older women, including Georgia O'Keeffe, Martha Graham and Marguerite Duras; examines Dionysus in mythology, history and religion; and considers connections to mysticism and the Renaissance. Anthony goes on to explore how women's expressions of creativity through healing, wine-drinking and dancing were condemned in history, and how modern African and Latin American rites contrast with Western traditions. Finally, the book looks at 'outbreaks' of modern Dionysian spirit - from Haight-Ashbury to the Burning Man festival - and speculates on its future. This unique study will be essential reading for academics and scholars of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, and for analytical and depth psychologists, particularly those with an interest in female individuation, creativity, and spirituality. Women and Dionysus links repression of the Dionysian spirit in Western culture with the rise of the patriarchy over the course of two millennia. It effectively draws a connection between Dionysus and women throughout history, with examples from cultures both past and present, and the author’s own experiences.Maggy Anthony explores Dionysus’ role as god of the vine, creativity and passion, and his impact on art and literature. The book examines the Dionysian influence on creative older women, including Georgia O’Keeffe, Martha Graham and Marguerite Duras; examines Dionysus in mythology, history and religion; and considers connections to mysticism and the Renaissance. Anthony goes on to explore how women’s expressions of creativity through healing, wine-drinking and dancing were condemned in history, and how modern African and Latin American rites contrast with Western traditions. Finally, the book looks at “outbreaks” of modern Dionysian spirit – from Haight-Ashbury to the Burning Man festival – and speculates on its future.This unique study will be essential reading for academics and scholars of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, and for analytical and depth psychologists, particularly those with an interest in female individuation, creativity, and spirituality. Cover 1 Endorsement 2 Half Title 4 Series Information 5 Title Page 6 Copyright Page 7 Dedication 8 Table of contents 10 Acknowledgments 12 Introduction 14 Reference 15 1 The Dionysian body 16 2 The approach of Dionysus to older women 18 Martha Graham 21 Georgia O’Keeffe 22 Marguerite Duras 23 References 24 3 Dionysus in mythology 26 References 32 4 Carnival as temenos 34 References 38 5 Dionysus in the Early Middle Ages 39 References 45 6 Women mystics 47 Mechtild of Magdeburg 49 Julian of Norwich 49 Saint Teresa of Avila 50 Note 52 Reference 52 7 Dionysus underground 53 Note 60 References 60 8 Dionysus in projection 61 Note 67 References 67 9 Dionysian women 68 Colette 69 Josephine Baker 71 Frida Kahlo 75 References 80 10 Jean Houston’s mythic life 81 Reference 83 11 Dionysus appears, again 84 References 88 12 Dionysus rampant: Haight-Ashbury at its highest 89 13 Burning Man: Dionysia into the twenty-first century 94 References 97 14 The return of Dionysus 98 References 100 15 Apollo/Dionysus, masculine/feminine, yin/yang 101 References 105 Index 106 Women and Dionysus links repression of the Dionysian spirit in Western culture with the rise of the patriarchy over the course of two millennia. It effectively draws a connection between Dionysus and women throughout history, with examples from cultures both past and present, and the authorâ••s own experiences.Maggy Anthony explores Dionysusâ•• role as god of the vine, creativity and passion, and his impact on art and literature. The book examines the Dionysian influence on creative older women, including Georgia Oâ••Keeffe, Martha Graham and Marguerite Duras; examines Dionysus in mythology, history and religion; and considers connections to mysticism and the Renaissance. Anthony goes on to explore how womenâ••s expressions of creativity through healing, wine-drinking and dancing were condemned in history, and how modern African and Latin American rites contrast with Western traditions. Finally, the book looks at â••outbreaksâ•• of modern Dionysian spirit â•• from Haight-Ashbury to the Burning Man festival â•• and speculates on its future.This unique study will be essential reading for academics and scholars of Jungian and post-Jungian studies, and for analytical and depth psychologists, particularly those with an interest in female individuation, creativity, and spirituality. "Women and Dionysus links repression of the Dionysian spirit in Western culture with the rise of the patriarchy over the course of two millennia. It effectively draws the connection between Dionysus and women throughout history, with examples from cultures both past and present, and the author's own experiences. Maggy Anthony explores Dionysus' role as god of the vine, creativity and passion, and his impact on art and literature. The book examines the Dionysian influence on creative older women, including Georgia O'Keeffe, Martha Graham and Marguerite Duras, examines Dionysus in mythology, history and religion, and considers connections to mysticism and the Renaissance. Anthony goes on to explore how women's expressions of creativity through healing, wine-drinking and dancing were condemned in history, and how modern African and Latin American rites contrast with Western traditions. Finally, the book looks at 'outbreaks' of modern Dionysian spirit - from Haight-Ashbury to Burning Man festival - and speculates on its future. This unique study will be essential reading for academics and scholars of Jungian and post-Jungian studies and for analytical and depth psychologists, particularly those with an interest in female individuation, creativity, and spirituality"-- Provided by publisher The Dionysian body -- The approach of Dionysus to older women Dionysus in mythology -- Carnival as temenos -- Dionysus in the early middle ages -- Women mystics -- Dionysus underground -- Dionysus in projection -- Dionysian women -- Jean Houston's mythic life -- Dionysus appears, again -- Dionysus rampant: Haight-Ashbury at its highest -- Burning man: Dionysia into the 21st century -- Return of Dionysus today -- Apollo/Dionysus masculine/feminine yin/yang