Merlin Stone

Merlin Stone was an American writer and scholar known for her work on ancient goddess cultures and women's history. She challenged traditional patriarchal perspectives, highlighting how early civilizations revered female deities and associated femininity with spirituality and power. Her influential book, *When God Was a Woman*, argues that many ancient societies worshipped powerful mother figures, and she aimed to revise understanding of history to acknowledge women's roles. Stone's work helped inspire contemporary feminist and archaeological discussions, emphasizing the importance of women's perspectives in understanding human history and spirituality.