Matriarch

: Elephant societies are led by a matriarch—the oldest female who holds critical knowledge of survival, such as the locations of water holes.

: The 2022 horror film Matriarch (Hulu) explores a darker, "twisted" side of mother-daughter dynamics and intergenerational trauma. Matriarch

: Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles (released April 2025) chronicles her journey from childhood in Galveston to becoming the leader of a high-profile family, emphasizing the wisdom passed between women. : Elephant societies are led by a matriarch—the