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...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
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I’m going to tell you about a straightforward kind of divination known as scrying. Get a reflective object of some kind, such as a mirror, a crystal ball, etc., as your initial step. This will actually give you a sneak preview of what’s to come if you continue on your current course. Now dim the lights and smoke some of your preferred incense. Only faint lighting, like that from a candle lit behind you, should be present in the space. Use a black cloth or fabric to cover the table you intend to use. Place your chosen scrying tool on...
The Ancient Egyptian God of Death and Afterlife In the vast pantheon of ancient Egyptian gods, one deity stands out as the guardian of the dead and the ruler of the afterlife: Anubis. With the head of a jackal and the body of a man, Anubis played a crucial role in the religious beliefs and burial rituals of ancient Egypt. In this blog post, we will delve into the fascinating world of Anubis and explore the significance of this enigmatic god. Anubis, also known as Anpu, was one of the most revered gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. He was believed...
Orisha (also spelled Orisa and Orishas) are supernatural beings in the Yoruba religion of West Africa that are often referred to as deities, despite the fact that they are actually emanations or avatars of the ultimate entity, Olodumare. Their number is typically stated as 400 + 1 as a form of abbreviation for “without number” or “innumerable.” Belief in the Orishas is estimated to have developed between 500 and 300 BCE, but it is most likely considerably older, as archaeological evidence supports this date and many West African sites remain unexcavated. According to Yoruba religion, Olodumare is too vast for...
Empedocles, a fifth-century B.C. Greek philosopher, scientist, and healer, believed that all matter is made up of the four elements of earth, air, fire, and water. Earth and water are inwardly reaching elements, reaching up and out, whereas fire and air are externally reaching elements, reaching up and out. Tracy Marks takes a wide-ranging look at the earth, fire, water, and air, as well as the dynamic dual powers of love and strife, in her book Four Elements in Ancient Greek Philosophy. Her book takes the reader on a voyage through history, alchemy, and Carl Jung’s linkage of sensation, feeling,...
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...
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