Mythology
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Exploring the Divine Feminine through Meretseger The Divine Feminine embodies a balance between masculine and feminine energies, crucial for achieving inner harmony and contributing positively to the world around us. Regardless of one’s physical gender or self-identification, this balance is vital for personal and collective well-being. The Enigmatic Meretseger Meretseger, an Ancient Egyptian Cobra Goddess,…
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Tefnut, often referred to as Tefenet or Tefnet, was a significant goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology, embodying moisture while also being intricately linked to both solar and lunar elements. Known as one of the “Eyes of Ra,” Tefnut personified both the lunar moisture and the solar dryness. Her name translates to “She of moisture,” deriving…
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Exploring the Underworld Journey In the realm of the afterlife, the spirit of the departed would encounter a series of divine entities, mythical beings, and guardians as they navigated their way to meet Osiris and enter the Hall of Final Judgment. This critical meeting would offer the deceased a chance to argue for their right…
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Hector: The Hero of Troy Hector stands as the eldest son of Priamus and Hecabe, renowned for his roles as Andromache’s husband and Astyanax’s father. Within the works of Homer, he emerges as a central character among the Trojans, mirroring the significance of Achilles among the Greeks. Homer appears to hold a deep affection for…
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Cernunnos, often referred to as the horned deity of the Celts, embodies a myriad of concepts including nature, wildlife, and fertility. He is typically portrayed with stag antlers or horns and is adorned with a torc around his neck. Despite the limited information available on him, notable representations can be found in various Celtic artistic…
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Scáthach: The Fierce Warrior Queen of Irish Legend Scáthach, often revered as a formidable figure in Irish mythology, is notable for having trained the famed hero Cú Chulainn in the arts of battle. Known as “The Shadow,” her legacy remains deeply ingrained in the tales of ancient Ireland. This warrior queen established her domain within…
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Understanding the Significance of Samhain Samhain, celebrated on November 1st, signifies the “end of summer.” This date traditionally marked the conclusion of the Celtic year and heralded the onset of winter—a time for contemplation. The eve of Samhain, October 31st, was believed to be when the ancestors would traverse through the veil that separates the…
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Ancient Egyptian spirituality encompasses the traditional beliefs of ancient Egypt, tracing back to predynastic times (around the 4th millennium BCE) and continuing until the decline of this cultural framework in the early centuries CE. For a comprehensive understanding of the historical context and relevant dates, it is advised to explore Egyptian history in-depth. The Nature…
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Dreams are a fascinating and often perplexing aspect of our sleeping experience, producing a wide array of beliefs and interpretations throughout human history. Many theories have been proposed regarding the essence and purpose of dreaming, with classifications varying from regarding dreams as mere reflections of reality, tools for divination, sources of healing, or even insights…
