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This chapter introduces Johann Jakob Bachofen, the man responsible for introducing narratives about the matriarchal myth, presenting some background information about his childhood and education before focusing on the Das Mutterrecht, his book on matriarchy. It examines the chronology of human history that is presented in the Das Mutterrecht and shows how he interpreted myths, also addressing the question of how Bachofen viewed women and providing a detailed discussion about his legacy.
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