Anonymous

The earth is often referred to in the feminine because it houses life, and its soil can "birth" life.

Anonymous

That is convention. Many objects are assigned the feminine gender. For example, ships are often assigned the feminine gender. Mother nature is another example. It may be because females in general or more caring because of their mothering instnicts.

Anonymous

Because nature can be a real b i t c h sometimes. Just ask any Puerto Rican. . .

Anonymous

Ancient mythology. Just look it up, for f***'s sake. It ain't difficult. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaia

Anonymous

females give birth to life and the earth has life on it