The Female in Indigenous and Pre Socratic Cultures brings together Dr. Rachel Mason, (UAA Anthropology Dept., NPS), Dr. Kristin Helweg Hanson (UAA Philosophy Dept.), and Wolfgang Olsson, B.A. (UAA, English with Honors)for a fascinating investigation into overlooked aspects of the Female. Topics covered include: The "search" for the feminine in pre-Socratic society and places of possible intersection with indigenous philosophies; The importance of Aspasia, Changing understandings of female hunter-gatherer, and why the “female” has been suppressed and/or discarded over the years discussed. Ilarion Larry Merculieff shared his knowledge of Unangan women including the absense of a menstruation taboo.(1:14:20-1:18:05); (1:20:17- 1:23:4) (1:27:18)-(1:28:27. Note: Dr. Rachel Mason's presenation, The Changing Understandings of Female Hunter-Gatherer is also posted in iTunes.)