The possibility of alternative explainations to Kali’s evolution than domestication is promising. Kali is significant because of her differences. Her original view as powerful and dangerous is inspiring, she is a strong female role model for young worshippers. Many who study Hindu texts have commented on their patriarchal nature, therefore the presence of strong, powerful goddesses is important. Kali represents such a goddess. Because of this, an apparent domestication over time is troubling. The idea that such a destructive and clearly wild character could be tamed and domesticated suggests how immense the restrictions of societal norms are. The idea that some parts of Kali’s evolution, especially in the Tantric tradition, is not fully based
