Morphing allows for the creation of new identities to replace old ones that are no longer effective. It allows us to see that identity is not, and should not, be viewed as a fixed entity, rather it is an ever-changing recreation of the self. In other words, we are not born as ge…
This dissertation is concerned with the fate of the dark aspects of the divine feminine, as represented by the goddess Isis, after Christianity obtained its monopoly on European religion. Despite ecclesiastical attempts at extirpation, the goddesses of the pagan religions did no…
Body size is related to many aspects of a bee’s life history including foraging distance and pollination efficiency. Megachile rotundata, and Osmia lignaria are agriculturally important, solitary pollinators. Adult body size in solitary bees is variable because it is determined …
Noah Berlatsky describes misogyny as a way to manipulate and control both women and men throughout history. Gender discrimination and prejudice are universally prevalent, influencing our technology-driven digital world. We have embedded our biases into everything we create. In t…
The prevalence of metamorphoses in the ancient myths is something which has drawn my interest while studying Classics. These myths are retold time and time again throughout ancient history, and it is clear they represent important beliefs in early cultures. My focus during this …