When people picture the symbol of medicine, they often imagine a staff with snakes wrapped around it. However, it’s important...
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When people picture the symbol of medicine, they often imagine a staff with snakes wrapped around it. However, it’s important...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
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Love, the universal force that transcends time and culture, has been a subject of fascination since ancient times. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day in the modern era, it’s intriguing to delve into its origins and explore how love and marriage were revered in ancient mythologies. This deep dive will take us on a journey through time and across cultures, unraveling the rich tapestry of love stories that have shaped human understanding of romance and partnership. Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Blend of Roman Tradition and Christian Martyrdom Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, has roots deeply embedded in both...
When someone first learns about Wicca or another form of pagan religion, they frequently run out and buy every single magical item they can find. After all, books advise us to get everything. But keep in mind that magical instruments serve real purposes. Let’s take a look at some of the things that Wiccans and Pagans use for magic and ceremonies. Bear in mind that not every culture uses each of these items, nor do they always use them in the same manner. 1. Wand Even if it sounds cliché, the wand is one of the most widely used magical...
The Sky God of Egypt Ancient Egyptian mythology gives the name Horus to a sky god who generally refers to two gods: Horus the Elder (or Horus the Great), the last of the original five gods to be born, and Horus the Younger, the son of Osiris and Isis. Jimmy Dunn, a historian, claims, “The most significant of the avian deities is Horus, who appears in so many different ways and is portrayed so differently in different inscriptions that it is practically difficult to tell who the real Horus is.” Most often, the name Horus refers to various falcon gods....
Humans have used symbols to protect themselves against various evils and afflictions since ancient times. Soldiers took them into war, families hung them over their doors and entrances, and people wore them as jewelry to keep the emblem close at hand. Many of these symbols have been around for a long time and are still worn and used as protective charms today. Let’s have a look at some of the most prominent protective symbols from around the world that are still used and cherished for their symbolic importance. Eye of Horus The Eye of Horus (also known as Wadjet) is...
Yemaya is a powerful and revered Orisha in the religion of Santeria, also known as La Regla de Ocha. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair, holding a conch shell, and standing amidst the waves of the sea. Yemaya is the protector of the ocean and all its creatures, and she is also associated with motherhood, fertility, and nurturing. Origins of Yemaya Yemaya is believed to have originated in the Yoruba religion of West Africa. In Yoruba mythology, she is known as Yemoja or Yemowo, and she is considered the mother of all Orishas. Yemoja...
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