cultural transformation theory shamanic poetry cosmogonic mythology shamanism The Anima Mundi 'We' narration prosopopoeia ecofeminism qualitative research ethnopoetics literary fantasy The World Tree symbolism creative writing
Coven of the Wildewood and the accompanying exegesis implement Riane Eisler's Cultural Transformation Theory, a conceptual framework that argues for a return to a partnership model of society. The predominant use of Eisler's theory is in the construction of shamanic poetry that mirrors the 'golden age and paradise lost' found in cosmogonic mythology, which cycles in a partnership of unity. Shamanism itself constitutes this theme through the vision quests of the shaman, which enact the primordial unity of nature's paradox. These themes are explored in the literature review through the poets Taliesin, Arthur Rimbaud, and Gary Snyder in relation to narrative style and structure.
Details
Title
Coven of the Wildewood
Authors
Danielle Lloyd
Contributors
Paul A Williams (Supervisor)
Awarding institution
University of the Sunshine Coast
Degree awarded
Master of Creative Arts
Publisher
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
DOI
10.25907/00418
Organisation Unit
School of Business and Creative Industries; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Creative Industries - Legacy; Sustainability Research Cluster