Q&A: Is it true that ancient celtic Pagans were a matriarchal society?

Question by Pleasantly Plain: Is it true that ancient celtic Pagans were a matriarchal society?

We've mostly lived in patriarchal societies where women are either "protected", dominated, or oppressed, but I have heard that before Jud-eo/Christian worship came about, that a lot of the ancient pagan religions actually revered women and respected them because they were the vessel of life. I heard this from someone, or read it. Is it true?




Best answer:

Answer by The Passenger
I suspect that whoever told you this is operating under the myth of the matriarchal prehistory. It's a popular myth in certain circles.

The short answer is basically no. While it is true that the ancient Celts treated their women fairly - women often had a choice in marriage, owned land, there were female leaders, etc. - they were not a matriarchal society.

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