Ancient cultures revered a woman’s menstrual cycle. Women in some Native American tribes were seen as spiritually powerful during their periods and were called upon for advice and guidance. At Ancient Greek harvest festivals, menstrual blood was scattered on the Earth to encourage new growth. Sadly these practices have been lost, replaced largely with stereotypes of crabby women embittered by “that time of the month.” However, menstrual reverence is making a comeback, thanks to a new phenomenon.
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