The Pagan Wheel of the Year is a dynamic spiritual calendar rooted in nature, seasonal change, and ancient celebrations. Adopted...
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The Pagan Wheel of the Year is a dynamic spiritual calendar rooted in nature, seasonal change, and ancient celebrations. Adopted...
Maman Brigitte is a powerful and revered figure in the Voodoo religion, particularly in Haiti...
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It’s not unusual to see rows of sunflowers blooming in all their vibrant glory during the height of summer. Sunflowers can be different shades of yellow and orange, and they can be anywhere from a foot or two to more than eight feet tall. Sunflowers have been cultivated in North America for a very long time, so there is a lot of folklore related to them. Let’s look at some old beliefs and customs about sunflowers that have been passed down through many different times and places. The nearby Native American tribes taught the early colonists in North America about...
Ares, the god of war and Aphrodite’s lover, frequently referred to Eros, a Greek deity of lust and primal sexual desire, as being his son. In fact, his name is the source of the word erotic. He was revered as the core of a fertility cult that celebrated both Eros and Aphrodite. He is personified in all forms of love and lust, both heterosexual and homosexual. Eros, the Greek god of love, was not only associated with lust and desire but also played a crucial role in the realm of relationships and emotions. As the son of Aphrodite and Ares,...
Beltane (Halloween) is historically a period when the curtain between our world and the Fae is thin for many Pagans. Unless they needed something from their human neighbors, the Fae in most European folktales kept to themselves. It wasn’t uncommon for a story to tell of a human who experimented too much with the Fae—and paid the price for his or her curiosity! There are various forms of faeries in many stories. Most fairy tales divide them between peasants and nobility; therefore, this appears to be mostly a socioeconomic division. It’s vital to remember that the Fae are notoriously mischievous...
In the previous parts of our exploration, we embarked on a captivating journey through ancient cultures, unraveling the intricate relationship between mythology and medicine. Part 3 of our series delves deeper into the fascinating stories, rituals, and remedies that have endured through generations, offering profound insights into the holistic approach to health and healing embraced by our ancestors. Japanese Mythology: The Healing Powers of Kami In Japanese mythology, kami are revered as divine spirits residing in nature, objects, and even individuals. The Shinto tradition emphasizes harmony with kami and the natural world, believing that illness results from a disrupted balance...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including the Aztecs, Mayans, and Toltecs. He is often depicted as a feathered serpent and is associated with creation, fertility, and wisdom. Quetzalcoatl was believed to have taught humans various skills, including agriculture, weaving, and metallurgy. He was also associated with the planet Venus and was believed to have been responsible for the cycles of life and death. Quetzalcoatl’s influence can be seen in various aspects of Mesoamerican culture, including art, architecture, and religion. He remains an important figure in modern-day Mexico, where he is celebrated...
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