The Sleeping Lady of Malta
My dream had been short, but clear; I was standing in front of the famous Sleeping Lady of Malta, a figurine I also had dreamt about in the
I want to Celebrate Your Voice, Your Worth & Your Special place in this World! It's time to start sharing Your stories.
- Louise Sommer
'The Hidden Camino' Blog
The Camino is the keeper of the forgotten origins of Mary Magdalene and some of the women who followed in her footsteps. It all starts with an invitation. This is yours!
Louise Sommer
- Jun 3
- 2 min
30 books to enjoy!
This list is a selection of some of my most favourite books. Some are about women in history and others, are written by women in history.
Louise Sommer
- May 30
- 2 min
Gertrude Bell; An Extraordinary Life
Yes, Gertrude Bell was indeed an Extraordinary Woman with An Extraordinary Life and Janet Wallach had done a marvellous job in her book.
Louise Sommer
- Apr 28
- 2 min
A Call to Action! by Jimmy Carter
What's important is the fact that Mr. Carter makes it very clear, that female priests and women as spiritual leaders did indeed exist. Read.
Louise Sommer
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Women in Movies; 54 Movies to Watch
I have formulated a list of films containing interesting, inspiring and/or strong female characters. The list is is meant as an inspiration.
Louise Sommer
- Dec 12, 2020
- 4 min
The Legend of Santa Lucia
December 13th is the day of Sankta Lucia. Lucia comes from the latin word lux, which means Light. Here's a look at Her legacy.
Louise Sommer
- Aug 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Oracle of Delphi; A Documentary
The Oracle tradition of Delphi had existed for several thousands of years before Apollo existed. Read more
Louise Sommer
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
Three Powerful Women Buried Within the Vatican
Very few people know that three extraordinary and very powerful women are buried within the Basilica of the Vatican in Italy. Amazing, ey?!
Louise Sommer
- Jun 25, 2020
- 3 min
The Horn & The Grail
Understanding the importance and vast symbolism of the horns makes it easy for us to understand why it also became both a powerful. More.
Louise Sommer
- May 29, 2020
- 3 min
Madame de Pompadour; So Much More than a Mistress!
Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764) was the unofficial Prime Minister and unofficial Minister of Foreign Affairs of France under the rule of ...
Louise Sommer
- Dec 14, 2019
- 3 min
Esclarmonde the Great of France
Esclarmonde the Great was brave, intelligent and a heroine for so many people during her lifetime, and for centuries to come.
Louise Sommer
- Jul 15, 2018
- 3 min
The Real Shieldmaidens
The culturally diverse University of Western Australia decided a few years ago to have a closer look at some viking bones from England.
Louise Sommer
- Apr 15, 2018
- 3 min
Hildegard von Bingen; A Mystic & Visionary
Hildegard von Bingen was a German abbess from the middle ages. She was a visionary, composer, poet, writer and a powerful spiritual leader.
Louise Sommer
- Mar 30, 2018
- 3 min
Éostre - The Origins of Easter
Easter is a beautiful time with roots in ancient myths and traditions. One of these stories is about a Scandinavian shaman called Éostre.
Louise Sommer
- Nov 13, 2017
- 3 min
Marie Corelli; Victorian Best-Selling Author
Marie Corelli (1855-1924) sold more books than Arthur Doyle, Wells and Kipling together! Yet, her name and legacy is almost forgotten.
Louise Sommer
- Oct 18, 2017
- 2 min
Hollywood vs the Real Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell was an Oxford graduate (first class honours degree!), an archaeologist, anthropologist, a cartographer, a linguist more...
Louise Sommer
- Aug 16, 2017
- 4 min
Herstory: The Oracle of Delphi
She lies there, a sleeping beauty stretched out across the peaks of Mount Parnassus. The locals call her 'The Delphic Goddess of Delphi"
Louise Sommer
- Jun 14, 2017
- 2 min
Constituting Gender Through History
We need to understand the origins of our beliefs regarding gender and spirituality. Who are we repeating? What are we repeating? Read more.
Louise Sommer
- Apr 29, 2017
- 3 min
A Medieval Women's Movement
The Beguine was the first feminist movement in Christianity, but wasn’t recognized by the scholars before the 1980’s. Real more.
Louise Sommer
- Mar 29, 2017
- 13 min
Hypatia; Female Intelligence
Amazing Hypatia was an Egyptian astronomer and Philosopher. She was a most interesting and intelligent woman, and so was her life.
Louise Sommer
- Nov 30, 2016
- 2 min
Cybele; The Mother of Gods
In my book The Hidden Camino, I come to the conclusion that the origins of Mary Magdalene could be traced back to Cybele, the Great Phrygian
Louise Sommer
- Oct 31, 2015
- 1 min
Thank Artemis for the Light
Here's another example showing how many of our well-known traditions originate from our early goddess cultures. In this case, the candle