Nymphs, fairies, nuns. The spring as a sanctuary for women (Swiss Press Audio 2023, by Yvonn Scherrer) - Swiss Press Award
SRF 2 Kultur, Perspektiven
Audio
2023
Yvonn Scherrer
Springs provide pure water, the lifeblood par excellence. At the same time, they are a symbol of supernatural life. At springs, women are venerated as mothers. This connection is obvious. Many ancient stories also tell of women who did not associate with men. They appeared to people as miraculous, autonomous spiritual beings.
