Luna, Artemis, Diana, Selene, Cynthia . . . the classic Greek and Roman mythology that informs most of western literature insists that the moon is feminine. And while an internet search reveals that many cultures see (or saw) Earth's satellite as male, this seems illogical to me.
Yes, I know, if we're talking illogical, really, the moon is a genderless hunk of rock and barren soil. But if we're speaking poetically, I have trouble thinking of the moon as a he.
Shakespeare understood when he wrote "the moon, the fickle moon, the inconstant moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb. . ."
Fickle, but beautiful in all her aspects . . .
15 comments:
Yes, I always felt slightly uneasy about the 'man in the moon'.
The moon must surely be a "she" because she looks so lovely in your photos.
Interesting that 'inanimate' things have gender.
Lovely photos! I agree that the moon is female, if we're assigning gender. The French knew this - la lune.
Great photos!
oh she is beautiful...was marveling at her last night as we drove home late...so big and voluptuous...
Beautiful moon shots!
Far be it from me to argue with Shakespeare. She is beautiful!
Definitely female! Absolutely, positively female. She told me :,)
Beautiful! But "the moon's a harsh mistress" nonetheless.
Perfect!
Definitely a "Gibson Girl" moon in your photos - not a "Man in the Moon"!
I believe you, from these photos. She looks so soft and glowing.
Fabulous shots of our recent full moon -- barbara
I love the way it grows as your photos go down the page. I'm with you and Shakespeare--definitely female.
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