Exploring the Divine Hierarchies and Rivalries Across Mythologies From the peaks of Mount Olympus to the shining gates of Asgard,...
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Exploring the Divine Hierarchies and Rivalries Across Mythologies From the peaks of Mount Olympus to the shining gates of Asgard,...
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The Ruler of Winter Cailleach, the goddess of Scotland and parts of Ireland, is the incarnation of the dark mother, the harvest goddess, or the hag or crone figure. She arrives in late autumn, as the soil is dying, and is known as a storm bringer. She is often represented as an elderly woman with one eye, terrible teeth, and matted hair. According to mythologist Joseph Campbell, she is known as Cailleach Bheur in Scotland and Cailleach Beare along the Irish shore. Her name varies depending on which county and location she appears in. The word cailleach means “veiled one”...
Vervain, also known as Verbena, is an herbaceous flowering plant native to the Americas and Asia. It has about 150 species, with common vervain being the only type native to Europe. Vervain is drought-resistant and suitable for butterfly gardening, attracting Lepidoptera such as Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, Chocolate Albatross, and Pipevine Swallowtail. The sacred number of Vervain is 65. Vervain can be used for magical purposes such as taking action, providing strength and creativity, and making a difference. It can also bring encouragement for the best outcomes of the future, setting priorities, and aligning ourselves with our best futures. It is feminine...
Although not all that glitters in life is made of gold, who wouldn’t want these magnificent minerals on their skin, jewelry, or clothes when they simply spell amazing? The terms “crystals” and “gemstones” are sometimes used interchangeably, but in this article, we’ll take a closer look at these expensive minerals, explore their origins, and discuss the myths that have developed around their use over time. What Distinguishes Crystals from Gemstones? They claim that a crystal can be identified since it is transparent; however, what about diamonds? Diamonds are transparent, making it difficult to distinguish between them. Although the majority of...
The art of reading fortunes from lines, marks, and patterns on the hands’ palms is known as palmistry, according to the American Heritage Dictionary. Chiromancy, palm reading, chirology, or hand analysis are other names for palmistry. Ancient India is where palmistry first appeared. Brahmins in ancient India allegedly practiced it. Astrology can be considered to include palmistry. Additionally, there are records of palmistry being practiced in nations like China, Tibet, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Ancient Greece. The most well-known palmist in recent history was Cheiro. He was an Irish native who had accurately predicted numerous historical events. He accurately predicted...
Since the beginning of human history, lapis lazuli has been one of the most sought-after gemstones. Its rich, heavenly blue continues to be a representation of majesty and honor, deities and strength, spirit, and vision. It represents wisdom and truth. Lapis lazuli was highly prized in ancient times for its exquisite hue and the priceless ultramarine dye it yielded. Its name is derived from the Latin words lapis, meaning “stone,” and lazhward, meaning “blue.” It is a rich medium-to-royal blue rock with gold specks made of several minerals, primarily lazurite, sodalite, calcite, and pyrite (pyrites). Lower-grade lapis, often known as...
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