Ancient history has several examples of true matriarchal societies.

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While there are societies that have matrilineal or matrifocal aspects, where lineage or social organization might center around the female line or women play a significant role, true matriarchal societies—where women hold authority over political, moral, and economic life in a way directly opposite to patriarchal societies—are rare and not clearly documented in ancient history. Most examples cited as matriarchal, like the Minangkabau of Indonesia or the Mosuo of China, do not fully invert traditional gender roles to the extent that women hold dominion over men across all aspects of society.

Ancient History Has Several Examples of True Matriarchal Societies