#matriarchy

#matriarchy

On Kihnu, women have taken on significant roles, from lighthouse keepers to priests, actively shaping the community's cultural landscape and preserving its traditions.

DNA analysis showed that people buried under the same house were often related on their mother's side, indicating a matrilineal household formation in Catalhoyuk.

The age-old matriarchal societies of African elephants reveal complex social structures, emphasizing the importance of females in guiding their family groups to resources and safety.