Starr Goode

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2021

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The Icon of the Vulva, A Basis of Civilization

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Sheela Na Gig: The Cosmological Center of the Human Imagination
with Starr Goode on Ruby Ray presented by Jaclyn Norton

 

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The Oracle of Luna Podcast presents Starr Goode

 

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The Magic and Science
of the Goddess Summit

"The Sacred Power of Sheela na gigs"
Saturday November 6, 2021

   

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Association for the Study of Women and Mythology Symposium
"Wisdom Across the Ages:
Celebrating the Centennial of Archaeomythologist Marija Gimbutas."

Remembering Marija - Invited Roundtable and Q and A
Dr. Cristina Biaggi, Starr Goode, Austeja Ikamaite and Dr. Miriam Robbins Dexter, Dr. Mary Mackey, Vicki Noble, Donna Read and Starhawk.
July 17, 2021

Film: "The Voice of the Goddess" and Film Discussion
A documentary of the World Premiere of Dr. Gimbutas' book "The Civilization of the Goddess" by event producer Starr Goode
July 16, 2021

   

Make Matriarchy Great Again

Smashing the falsehood and omissions of women of action, warrior women and great queens, past, present and future. Truths shall be revealed, myths demolished and empires restored. Join us for an exciting ride! Starr Goode illuminates the Sacred Female Power of the Sheela na gigs. Sean Marlon Newcombe and Dawn "Sam" Alden host. June 13, 2021 (45 minutes)

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Womb Power, Movement and Meditation:
To the evolution of your womb

Michelle White Hart interviews Starr Goode about her very potent article: "The Icon of the Vulva: A Basis of Civilization." And they take a deeper dive into the Sheela na gigs as Starr demystifies a lot of the paradoxes surrounding this Goddess.

 

Missing Witches: Witches Found

Missing Witches is a research-based, feminist, occult storytelling project, created and produced by Risa Dickens and Amy Torok. In this episode, Amy Torok chats with author, teacher and host of the now classic cable access series The Goddess in Art, Starr Goode. They discuss Starr's book Sheela Na Gig, contemporary vulva art, Starr's history of activism in service of the Goddess, publishing a feminist newspaper in 1970 with her roommates (because one of them had a printing press), and the Coven she's been a part of since the 1980s: Nemesis. Starr shares her multi-generational perspective and gives advice for the next generation of Witches. April 7, 2021 (42 minutes)

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2020

 

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Association for the Study of Women and Mythology, Scholar Salon 9: "The Civilization of the Vulva" with Starr Goode and Cristina Biaggi, moderated by Joan Cichon. Wednesday July 15, 9-11:30 am.

 

"The Icon of the Vulva A Basis of Civilization." January 15, 9-11 am, Antioch University, Culver City, CA

 

2019

 

Goddess Spirit Rising event

 

"The Icon of the Vulva A Basis of Civilization." September 12, 10-11 am, Simi Valley, CA

 

Red Tent Lecture

 

The Red Tent is a gathering of women filled with ritual and storytelling in celebration women's mysteries. On July 13th, researcher, writer, visionary, Starr Goode will be the special guest bringing images of the Goddess that tell a story illuminating feminine sacred roots.

 

2018

 

Starr giving a lecture at the 5th Biennial Conference of the Association for the Study of women and Mythology

 

"Sheela na gigs and the Magician Mothers of Life and Death." March 17, 2018, 5th Biennial Conference of the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology, Las Vegas, Nevada.

 

2017

 

Starr giving a lecture at Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA

 

"Sheela na gigs and the Power of images." April 9th, 4-5:30, talk and book signing at Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA

"Sheela na gigs and the Power of Images" March 15, 4-6 pm, Chapman University

 

Starr Goode giving a lecture on the origins of art and pink pussy hats

 

"Pink Pussy Hats, the Origins of Art, and Sheela na gigs" February 12, 11am, Sunday Service, Goddess Temple of Orange County.

"Sheela na gigs, Matriarchal Values, and the Sacredness of Images." 13th Conference on Current Pagan Studies, Visions of the Future, January 29, Claremont Graduate University.

 

2016

 

"Adventures She Has Brought My Way." National Conference Program, The Association for Study of Women and Mythology Conference, April 1, Boston, MA.

 

2015

 

"Adventures She Has Brought My Way." Book release for Foremothers of Womenʼs Spirituality. Rudramandir Yoga Center, December 13, Berkeley, CA.

"Sheela na gig: Dark Goddess of Europe." Conference on Current Pagan Studies, Claremont Graduate University, January 24, Claremont CA.

 

2012

 

Starr giving a lecture at the Association for Study of WOmen and Mythology

 

"Sheela na gig: In Pursuit of an Image." National Conference Program, The Association for Study of Women and Mythology, May 11, San Francisco CA.

 

2008

 

"Inspiration of Art and Activism: The Goddess in Art Cable TV Series." Goddess Temple of Orange County, May 23, Irvine, CA.

 

2006

 

"The Fable of the Invisible Woman." Goddess Temple of Orange County, Sept 29, Irvine, CA.

"The Fable of the Invisible Woman." Bodhi Tree Bookstore, Sept 30, West Hollywood, CA.

 

2000-2005

 

"Sheela na gig: Origins and Functions." University of California, Los Angeles, CA.

 

2000-2005

 

"Sheela na gig: Origins and Functions." Antioch University, Santa Monica, CA.

 

2001

 

"The Goddess in Art, Ancient Traditions in Art." Unitarian Church, Pasadena, CA.

 

1999

 

"Sexuality, the Sheela na gigs, and the Goddess in Ancient Ireland." Presented at the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association, November 9, Portland OR.

“The Waste Land: Mythic Elements." Presented at California State University, Los Angeles, Graduate Conference, April 17, Los Angeles, CA.

 

1998

 

"Sexuality, the Sheela na gigs, and the Goddess in Ancient Ireland." Presented at the First International Conference of the Institute of!Archaeomythology, "Deepening the Disciplines," July 13-18, Madouri, Greece.

 

1997-1999

 

"Sheela na gig: Christian Devil or Pagan Goddess?" Antioch University, Santa Monica, CA.

"Sheela na gig: Christian Devil or Pagan Goddess?" University of California, Los Angeles, CA.

 

1995

 

"Sheela na gig: Christian Devil or Pagan Goddess?" New York Open Center, October, New York City, NY.

 

1994

 

"Sheela na gig: Christian Devil or Pagan Goddess?" Bookstar, Santa Monica, CA.

"Sheela na gig: Christian Devil or Pagan Goddess?" Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, CA.

 

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