The Mistress of Animals Across Cultures

Across countless traditions, the “Mistress of Animals” represents humanity’s ancient dialogue with the wild. This culminating session explores depictions from Minoan to Scythian art, tracing a shared archetype of feminine strength as mediator between predator and prey. Participants will reflect on ecological stewardship and the sacred balance between wilderness and civilization. Through cross-cultural comparison and creative engagement, we’ll conclude the year honouring the universal protector of life’s untamed forces, the goddess who reminds us of our shared kinship with all living beings.