FeminineWisdom

The Redeeming Dark

In this guest blog on Mindfunda, Elaine Mansfield explores the ancient myth of Inanna’s descent—a profound journey into darkness, grief, and rebirth. Inanna, the Sumerian Goddess of Heaven and Earth, listens to the call of the Great Below, symbolizing the necessity of facing life’s darkness to find wisdom, compassion, and renewal. Drawing on her own experiences of loss and grief after her husband’s death, Elaine shares how the descent mirrors the cycles of life, death, and rebirth that we all endure.

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Inanna: myth of descent

In today’s guest blog, Dr. Jean Raffa explores the myth of Inanna’s descent as a powerful metaphor for psychological and spiritual transformation. Life’s descents—whether caused by grief, existential crises, or personal conflict—mirror Inanna’s journey to the underworld, where she is stripped of her illusions and reborn with wisdom and balance. Discover how descent myths like Inanna’s offer guidance, healing, and renewal in times of darkness.

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