Model Lulu Reynolds channels ‘Jeanne d’Arc’ in metallic-infused, medieval-inspired modern fashion looks styled by Caterina Ospina Buitrago. Photographer Ana Abril [IG] captures the fashion story filled with symbolic references to women’s history for Spain’s weekly Mujerhoy Magazine.

An investigation of the divine feminine is on the rise — and not for the first time. Decades ago, Anne published a small magazine called ‘The Gospel According to Lilith.’ The mythological Lilith has wandered the earth for 4,000 years, appearing only in the Hebrew Bible.

As Adam’s first wife, Lilith refused to submit to him and stormed out of the Garden of Eden. God then created a more compliant wife for Adam, in the form of Eve — who generated her own suffering and chaos for humankind, getting everybody banished from paradise for pursuing free thinking and knowledge.

Medieval legends argued that Lilith had returned as a serpent, representing evil and the devil, and had her destructive revenge with Adam and Eve.

So popular was this legend — one deeply embedded in the human collective unconscious and ancestral memory — that Lilith’s image appears not only at the Sistine Chapel but also in a three figure vignette at the base of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Wherever we look in religious monotheism, women are the bad actors. Just remember that Lilith and Eve’s sin was one of eating the apple of knowledge and then corrupting Adam — and the more highly-ranked male human — in this creation story.

Monotheism and the historical rise of the patriarchy are firmly intertwined.

White Horses and Owls: In The Fight for America

In Ana Abril ‘s imagery, we have model Lulu Reynolds interacting with a white horse — sitting on it actually. There is another white horse image, and we’re not clear about the original order.

A major symbol throughout history, the white horse is associated with purity, heroism, spiritual enlightenment, and the triumph of good over evil. Often a symbol of freedom and liberation, white horses are often used to signify a new age coming.

Let us hope in this moment, Lulu’s white horse symbolizes a ride away from the pending doom of a new bout of global authoritarianism, symbolized first and foremost by the downfall of America into the deep ditch of Trumpism.

Esteemed newscaster Chris Wallace walked out of FOX News with no warning this morning, to join CNN. We are all picking sides in the coming battle for the soul of America.

AOC has never shied away from controversy, and we are all-in for the good fight ahead. It’s frightening — scaring the hell out of us, frankly — but AOC has a backbone of steel, and validated spiritual, ancestral powers.

For sure, we will not be shy about keeping company with white horses everywhere in the world — especially ones ridden by valiant, fearless women and the men who love us.

In the image below, Lulu is holding an owl. This symbolism references Athena, the goddess of wisdom and strategy. In Greek mythology, an owl sat on Athena's blind side, giving her a global range of vision whereby she could see the whole truth. Note that the owl symbolism is pervasive in many indigenous cultures. and was not invented by the Greeks.

In Ancient Greece, in addition to its symbolism of a higher wisdom, the owl was also a guardian of the Acropolis. By the Middle Ages in Europe — the Owl had become the associate of witches. And now we thread the needle of women’s history back to Lilith.

Joan of Arc did not die in battle, when she led the French army in a momentous victory against the British in 1429 at Orléans. The celebrated heroine was put on trial by the Catholic Church.

Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, convicted of being a heretic, guilty of witchcraft, and dressing like man as she led her troops into battle. In 1456 — 25 years after the Catholic Church burned her at the stake — she was declared innocent of all the charges that condemned her.

Gratitude to photographer Ana Abril [IG] for inspiring me to share another women’s history lesson at AOC. ~ Anne