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Remembering Hypatia of Alexandria

Women's history has a lot of dark moments, and one is of Hypatia.

Philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, scientist. “The most holy and revered philosopher”, “blessed lady”, and “divine guide”, as supposedly referred to by her students (MacLennan, 2011). She was the Daughter of Theon and philosopher of Alexandria, and defied convention in the late 4th century CE. It was rare for a woman to become educated in this time period.

Under the tutelage of her father and others, she was not only educated, but she also donned the philosopher’s cloak and taught many. In an ever-increasing atmosphere of cultural and political hostility towards paganism, her students included Christian and Pagan alike.

This is how, in a society that supposedly valued learning and philosophy, Hypatia of Alexandria should be remembered, as one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria. There are some today who opine that she should also be the “first known woman in STEM”.

Unfortunately, her society did not see it that way. Instead, in the ever-present game of politics and power, Hypatia is not remembered for her remarkable life, but for the brutal and tragic means of her death. Although the exact day is unknown, some have reasoned that her murder occurred during the Lenten season and may have occurred on the 8th of March.

“She was brutally killed in March 415 AD, by a Christian mob, led by one Peter the Reader, because a rumor had it that she was the only obstacle to the reconciliation between Orestes the Prefect and the Archbishop of Alexandria.” ~Sarah Zielinski, Smithsonian Magazine

This is a tragic reminder that the many women who have defied convention and have tried to move society forward have also paid a heavy price for their outstanding works. So today, as we celebrate the women in our lives, across the globe and both in the past and present, let us remember and pay tribute to one woman in particular for her courage to stand up to political oppression in the name of education, philosophy, and science. 𓁟

“May your diving spirit and courage continue to guide and empower us all, but most especially the women in our lives.”

~ Fernando P Tirado

Continuing Women's History Month -

Meanwhile, in Mexico, we have the embodiment of the Divine Feminine as the head of state — PhD energy engineer, climate advocate, LGBTQ champion, mother, and feminist President Claudia Sheinbaum.
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Last June, she was elected in a landslide victory, defeating Xóchitl Gálvez, a woman, who was the main other candidate.

This photo on International Women’s Day shows La Presidenta honoring Mexico’s Indigenous women.

Ahavati said:Continuing Women's History Month -

Meanwhile, in Mexico, we have the embodiment of the Divine Feminine as the head of state — PhD energy engineer, climate advocate, LGBTQ champion, mother, and feminist President Claudia Sheinbaum.
.
Last June, she was elected in a landslide victory, defeating Xóchitl Gálvez, a woman, who was the main other candidate.

This photo on International Women’s Day shows La Presidenta honoring Mexico’s Indigenous women.

Mexico really seems to be having its long overdue day in the sun, and right when a lady is in charge. Coincidence?

Ahavati said:Remembering Hypatia of Alexandria

Women's history has a lot of dark moments, and one is of Hypatia.

Philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, scientist. “The most holy and revered philosopher”, “blessed lady”, and “divine guide”, as supposedly referred to by her students (MacLennan, 2011). She was the Daughter of Theon and philosopher of Alexandria, and defied convention in the late 4th century CE. It was rare for a woman to become educated in this time period.

Under the tutelage of her father and others, she was not only educated, but she also donned the philosopher’s cloak and taught many. In an ever-increasing atmosphere of cultural and political hostility towards paganism, her students included Christian and Pagan alike.

This is how, in a society that supposedly valued learning and philosophy, Hypatia of Alexandria should be remembered, as one of the last great thinkers of ancient Alexandria. There are some today who opine that she should also be the “first known woman in STEM”.

Unfortunately, her society did not see it that way. Instead, in the ever-present game of politics and power, Hypatia is not remembered for her remarkable life, but for the brutal and tragic means of her death. Although the exact day is unknown, some have reasoned that her murder occurred during the Lenten season and may have occurred on the 8th of March.

“She was brutally killed in March 415 AD, by a Christian mob, led by one Peter the Reader, because a rumor had it that she was the only obstacle to the reconciliation between Orestes the Prefect and the Archbishop of Alexandria.” ~Sarah Zielinski, Smithsonian Magazine

This is a tragic reminder that the many women who have defied convention and have tried to move society forward have also paid a heavy price for their outstanding works. So today, as we celebrate the women in our lives, across the globe and both in the past and present, let us remember and pay tribute to one woman in particular for her courage to stand up to political oppression in the name of education, philosophy, and science. 𓁟

“May your diving spirit and courage continue to guide and empower us all, but most especially the women in our lives.”

~ Fernando P Tirado

Hypatia's Wikipedia page should be mandatory reading for all high school students worldwide, as it's an excellent example of why education needs to make a huge shift back in the classical direction, and well away from ecclesiastical influences.

MidnightSonneteer said:

Hypatia's Wikipedia page should be mandatory reading for all high school students worldwide, as it's an excellent example of why education needs to make a huge shift back in the classical direction, and well away from ecclesiastical influences.

She's always been one of my sheroes. I would say born before her time. . .buuut. . .

EDIT: As far as President Sheinbaum, she celebrates the culture and diversity. Here in America we're painting over it. Literally.

The image showed an official covering a wall with gray paint, which had previously been a mural of words espousing values FBI agents are meant to embody, like "Fairness," "Diversity," "Integrity," "Respect," and "Compassion."

The FBI told The Washington Post in a statement that all visual and informational materials promoting diversity as a core value were being removed per the Felon-47's bitch-bullying edicts.

Coming Attractions: They'll try forcing women to have children via the dissolution of birth control, rape ( oh wait, that's already happening ) because the patriarchy needs a workforce to keep them in power.

Who from women’s history inspires you? #WomensHistoryMonth

https://history.com/topics/holidays/womens-history-month