often we use "mother nature", how come gender of "nature" is determined. "nature" is lifeless and hostile and "mother" is life-giving and creator.
2006-12-29 11:29:52 · 10 answers · asked by Shak 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Have you seen the animated version of Charlotte's Web? They have that song (sung by Debbie Reynolds), "How very special are we to have on our family tree - Mother Earth and Father Time."
I think you're view of what "nature" and "mother" means is a little off - no offense.
Nature really isn't lifeless and hostile, and mothers are more nurturing than "creator".
I suppose they say "Mother Nature" because everything living comes from Nature, and living creatures also come from their mother.
2006-12-29 11:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing nature is not is lifeless. Hostile at times, but never lifeless. You can just stand outside and see nature doing it's thing. Nature sustains life for so many things and gives life and nutrition to many other things.
Sounds like a mother to me...
2006-12-29 20:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by â¤??? ?å???? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's one way to look at it. Here is another. Nature is what earth gives birth to, so to speak. Nature is life of the earth. It is ever rebuilding, giving new life to earth every day, like a mother.
2006-12-29 19:39:14 · answer #3 · answered by Yomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a lover of nature...I have always used the term "mother nature"....that's how it is.....the Earth, which IS our mother....gives us life, abundance.....yes, nature is hostile and cruel sometimes, but then again, isn't everything???....I love my "mother nature"...and I am deep rooted in her also....as a "natural witch" what else is there TO believe in.....
2006-12-29 19:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe it originated from the May Queen. The Goddess of Spring. She brings life back to the land after winter has left. With Spring, comes change, hope & life.
2006-12-29 20:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by no name brand canned beans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mother - I think of someone loving, nuturing and always there when you need them.
Nature- I think of living things like plants, animals and even weather--a huge category.
2006-12-29 19:32:32 · answer #6 · answered by tropikanagirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because Mothers give life.
2006-12-29 19:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by redwidow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because nature and mothers are both unpredictable.
2006-12-29 19:37:03 · answer #8 · answered by Marib 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because all life springs from the earth. It's true that narure can be cruel, but so can mothers.
2006-12-29 19:32:29 · answer #9 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It has some sort of ring to it.
Father nature-YUCK!
Mother nature-much better
2006-12-29 19:38:05 · answer #10 · answered by Greg 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋