Tag: goddess
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Serket: Protector Goddess of Ancient Egypt Serket, also referred to as Serqet, Selkis, or Selket, is a deity from ancient Egyptian mythology known for her protective qualities and association with scorpions. Revered as a Mother Goddess, her worship spanned across Lower Egypt during the Predynastic Period, dating back to approximately 6000 to 3150 BCE, marking…
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Exploring the Cobra Goddess Meretseger: Balance Through Divine Feminine Energy The exploration of the Divine Feminine through the veneration of Goddesses plays a crucial role in achieving balance within ourselves, manifesting harmony in the world around us. This equilibrium involves recognizing the masculine and feminine energies that everyone possesses, irrespective of physical gender or personal…
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As the summer solstice approaches, signaling the longest day of the year, I find myself reminiscing about my adoration for those lengthy, warm days characteristic of summer. There’s an undeniable joy in lounging on a sun-kissed beach, feeling the light breeze on my skin while the cool sea beckons nearby—this epitomizes my idea of true…
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Pomona, revered as the ancient Roman goddess of fruit trees and orchards, owes her name to the Latin term ‘pomum’, which translates to fruit or orchard-grown fruit. Unlike many Roman deities, Pomona stands out as an exclusively Roman figure, with no direct equivalents in Greek mythology, although comparisons can be drawn with Demeter, the Greek…
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Diana, revered as the goddess of childbirth, fertility, the moon, and wild creatures in Roman mythology, is most renowned for her association with hunting, her sacred animal being the deer. She parallels the Greek goddess Artemis. Like many myths involving the deities of antiquity, the stories concerning Diana differ across various sources and occasionally present…
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The Celebration of Pomona: A Tribute to the Fruit Goddess Niamh Red Horse reflects on her lifelong connection to Pomona, the goddess revered for her guardianship of fruits, particularly apples. Growing up in Michigan, she fondly recalls days spent consuming fresh fruits, forming an intrinsic bond with apple trees that she considers a sisterhood, deeply…
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Cliodhna, whose name is pronounced as Klee-Na, stands as a prominent figure within Celtic mythology, recognized as a sea goddess and a member of the Tuatha De Danann. Her origins are shrouded in various interpretations. One prevailing belief is that she is the daughter of Manannan Mac Lir, the Sea God, though there are nuances…
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Juno, the Roman goddess, played a dual role as protector of the state and guardian of women’s lives. Often viewed as the Roman equivalent of Hera, she was the sister and wife of Jupiter, the supreme Roman deity, and was associated with the goddess Minerva. Together, these three were venerated on the Quirinal Hill in…
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The Morrígan: Goddess of War, Death, and Fate Overview The Morrígan is a prominent figure in Irish mythology, symbolizing war, death, and fate. Known for making appearances before significant battles, she provided prophecies and acknowledged heroes and deities. Often visualized circling the battlefield in a raven form, she would feast on the fallen, but could…
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Nyx – The Goddess of Night Nyx stands as one of the primordial deities in Greek mythology, embodying the essence of the night. Originating from Chaos, she formed a union with Erebos, the personification of darkness, birthing Aether, representing light, and Hemera, the goddess of day. Nyx is often depicted as the very fabric of…