For over four thousand years, a group of enigmatic deities known as the Anunnaki have loomed large in the mythology...
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For over four thousand years, a group of enigmatic deities known as the Anunnaki have loomed large in the mythology...
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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...
Every great myth contains a moment where the hero, or sometimes the god, steps not only into danger but also into darkness. They descend, often unwillingly, into a world hidden beneath the surface of life itself: the underworld. It is a place of death, but not only that. It is a land of shadows, of memories, and of forgotten truths. Whether it’s the Greek Hades, the Mesopotamian Kur, or the Mesoamerican Mictlan, the underworld is more than a destination—it is a crucible. Those who descend into the underworld rarely return unchanged. And perhaps that’s the point. This is a story...
Amazonite’s turquoise-green hues entice with promises of calming the spirit and calming the soul like ancient seas might. As powerful as the river it is named for and as fearless as the legendary female warriors with whom it is linked, its energy tempers hostility and calms the uneasy. It creates a sense of balance and harmony. Amazonite, also referred to as the Stone of Courage and the Stone of Truth, encourages a person to explore and uncover their own truths and integrity without concern for criticism or confrontation from others. This promotes a sense of freedom because it permits unrestricted...
The Powerful Sumerian Goddess of Creation Nammu was a revered goddess of the Sumerian pantheon who played a crucial role in the creation of the world and its inhabitants. She was known as the “Mother of the Gods” and was revered as the divine mother of all creation. This article will delve deeper into Nammu’s history, mythology, and significance in ancient Sumerian culture. History and Origin The Sumerians were one of the earliest civilizations in human history, and their religion was a central aspect of their society. They believed in a pantheon of gods and goddesses who governed various aspects...
Turquoise, the talisman of monarchs, shamans, and warriors, is possibly the earliest stone in human history. Strong and impenetrable, yet comforting to the touch and healing to the eye, it is a stone of protection that looks as though it were cut from an azure heaven and dropped to earth. Turquoise is the name given to anything with this serene shade of blue by its distinctive color, which is frequently blue-green. The stone’s natural cream or brown mottling or veining only serves to emphasize its personality. Some Native American tribes describe turquoise as being like sky shards. Indeed, it doesn’t...
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