As an archetypal figure, the Dark Mother is one of the more powerful ones, in my opinion. I stumbled upon her 18 years ago during my first trip to France. Referred to as the Black Madonna, she is found as a Madonna statue made of dark wood and highly revered by many seeking healing at the old temples and cathedrals. I was raised Christian and the archetype of Mother Mary, the way she was depicted by the Christian religion, had a powerful impact on me growing up. Her gent