{"id":2306,"date":"2017-07-21T06:00:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thequeenofmyself\/?p=2306"},"modified":"2017-07-07T18:13:46","modified_gmt":"2017-07-07T22:13:46","slug":"cunt-goddess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/thequeenofmyself\/2017\/07\/cunt-goddess.html","title":{"rendered":"Cunt Goddess"},"content":{"rendered":"

The word, \u201ccunt,\u201d comes from the name of the ancient Oriental Great Goddess, Kali-Cunti or Kunda, The Yoni of the Universe. In ancient writings the word \u201ccunt\u201d is often interchangeable with that for \u201cwoman.\u201d In no way was this meant to be derogatory, but rather, reverent.<\/p>\n

From the same root are derived, \u201ccounty,\u201d \u201ckin,\u201d and \u201ckind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other cognates include:<\/p>\n

\u201ckundalini,\u201d female serpent of renewed life residing in the genital chakra, the source of all creative action;<\/p>\n

\u201ccunabula,\u201d a cradle or earliest abode;<\/p>\n

\u201cCunina,\u201d the Roman Goddess, protector of infants;<\/p>\n

\u201ccunicle,\u201d a hole or passage;<\/p>\n

\u201ccundy,\u201d a culvert;<\/p>\n

\u201ccuntipotent,\u201d all powerful; possessing cunt power; also<\/p>\n

\u201ccunning,\u201d \u201ckenning,\u201d and \u201cken,\u201d knowledge, learning, insight, remembrance, reclamation and wisdom.<\/p>\n

\u201ccunnilingus,\u201d Goddess worship!<\/p>\n

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(See Barbara Walker\u2019s The Woman\u2019s Encyclopedia of Myth and Secrets<\/em>)<\/p>\n

You can order a hand-made one-of-a-kind Cunt Goddess from Mama Donna. Each one has been blessed with Madama oil in all the right places. Put Her on your altar (*medium) or in your amulet bag (*tiny), and let Her work Her cuntipotent woman wisdom on your behalf.<\/p>\n

*Specify size. Send $13 (plus $4. shipping and handling.)<\/p>\n

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\nDonna Henes is the author of The Queen of My Self: Stepping into Sovereignty in Midlife.<\/a> She offers counseling and upbeat, practical and ceremonial guidance for individual women and groups who want to enjoy the fruits of an enriching, influential, purposeful, passionate, and powerful maturity. Consult the MIDLIFE MIDWIFE\u2122<\/a><\/p>\n

The Queen welcomes questions concerning all issues of interest to women in their mature years. Send your inquiries to thequeenofmyself@aol.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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