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Atabey: The Cosmic Mother of the Caribbean
Manage episode 486891431 series 3589101
Atabey, the Taino Mother of creation, once shaped land, sea, and sky. In this episode, we explore her as life-giver and cosmic force—and trace how her image shifted through colonisation, erasure, and survival. From sacred caves to modern memory, we follow the story of a goddess who endures.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
Taíno: Indigenous Caribbeans - Black History Month 2025
Columbus and the Taíno - Exploring the Early Americas | Exhibitions - Library of Congress
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-71318-2
https://www.proquest.com/openview/0c9d55c13fe7146e6a1325db7682eeb5/1?pq-origsite=gscholar
https://www.proquest.com/openview/9c8ed0a77171cbcbc1137e8039f60b57/1?pq-origsite=gscholar
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37 episodes
Manage episode 486891431 series 3589101
Atabey, the Taino Mother of creation, once shaped land, sea, and sky. In this episode, we explore her as life-giver and cosmic force—and trace how her image shifted through colonisation, erasure, and survival. From sacred caves to modern memory, we follow the story of a goddess who endures.
Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode:
Taíno: Indigenous Caribbeans - Black History Month 2025
Columbus and the Taíno - Exploring the Early Americas | Exhibitions - Library of Congress
Who Were the Taíno, the Original Inhabitants of Columbus’ Island Colonies?
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-319-71318-2
https://www.proquest.com/openview/0c9d55c13fe7146e6a1325db7682eeb5/1?pq-origsite=gscholar
https://www.proquest.com/openview/9c8ed0a77171cbcbc1137e8039f60b57/1?pq-origsite=gscholar
Join the Patreon! - patreon.com/LadiesofLore
Follow me on Bluesky - @ladiesoflore.bsky.social
Follow me on TikTok - @ladiesoflore
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