Mary Magdalene
Follower of Jesus, witness to crucifixion and resurrection, often identified with the repentant sinner who anointed Jesus. Mary Magdalene represents devotion, transformation from sin to sainthood, and the witness who proclaims resurrection. Traditions varying from repentant prostitute to apostle to the apostles reflect changing views of feminine spirituality. She embodies sacred feminine wisdom, the devoted disciple, and the first witness to Christianity's central mystery.
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