From the Virgin Mary to Queen Esther: Do these women of the bible serve as archetypes of light and dark feminine?

 


Since 2020, the archetypes of the light and dark feminine has been widely talked about. But when discussed online we mostly see examples and works of fiction or public. The men who they want to be with also play an important role. Being providers and protectors, never abandoning in a dangerous time. 


When we think of the women of the Bible who are famous and the ones overlooked. Their were those who were compassionate, determine, loving and caring. Then we have the ones who were tepid, deceptive, arrogant and unkind. Not to mention the ones who may had done something wrong but God was merciful towards.

Let's begin with talking of the one of the most famous.
Mary of Nazareth, Jesus mother, willingly accepted carrying the messiah in her womb despite what others would say. Her husband Joseph, seeing it was of God's will and not turning his back on her. God showed her and Joseph great favor. 

Let's go further and now speak of one of the most infamous. Queen Jezebel personified the saying, "Rotten to the core." Her husband Ahab was no better. Both caused great problems and pain, especially Jezebel. God's wrath came on both as expected. 

Then we conclude with the one who has been debated about. Queen Esther we said to be beautiful and she won the favor of king Ahasrah. Some speculated as to whether it was just her beauty, or if she was a naughty girl behind closed doors with the king. Regardless, she managed to be spared of the wicked Hamen's plot to execute her and her people. The love the pagan king had and his fierce protection for his queen prove that their love was destined by God.


The archetypes of light and dark feminine never existed thousands of years ago. But when we look at these stories, we can see we have some examples. 


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