A treasure trove of sources. Wiltrud Huml, Women's Pastoral Care Munich-Freising. It is fascinating to engage with the uterus! The uterus gives rhythm to women's lives and is the first home of all humans. Attitudes towards this organ have ranged throughout human history from demonization to control to deep respect. This book presents examples from archaeology, ethnic studies, art, literature, philosophy, and theology, both in history and the present. It acknowledges the profound experiences of women with their bodies and the influences on children in the womb, restoring dignity to the female body as a symbol of the divine that carries, nourishes, protects, and gives birth. A critical and inspiring book.