Welcome to another chapter in our series, “Deities of Good Fortune.” Previously, we examined figures such as St. Anthony, Ekeko, Lakshmi, Mami Wata, and the Seven Lucky Gods. Today, we turn our focus back to the ancient Roman world and explore the intriguing Roman Goddess known as Fortuna. In our exploration, we must acknowledge the…
Tyche: The Goddess of Fortune in Greek Mythology Overview Tyche (or Tykhe) represents the divine concepts of fortune, chance, fate, and providence in ancient Greek belief. Often depicted positively, she was also known as Eutykhia, the goddess associated with good fortunes such as luck and prosperity. Traditionally, Tyche is illustrated with various symbols, such as…
Exploring the Goddesses of Fortune: Fortuna, Tyche, and Their Companions Welcome back to our series on Deities of Good Fortune. Having previously discussed figures like St. Anthony, Ekeko, Lakshmi, Mami Wata, and the Seven Lucky Gods, today, we travel back to the Roman Empire to uncover the significance of the Roman goddess Fortuna. To understand…
Welcome back to another edition of Deities of Good Fortune. In our previous discussions, we have explored figures such as St. Anthony, Ekeko, Lakshmi, Mami Wata, and the Seven Lucky Gods. Today, we shift our focus to the ancient Roman Empire and examine the Roman Goddess known as Fortuna. To understand Fortuna, we must appreciate…
Welcome to another edition of Deities of Good Fortune, where we have previously explored figures like St. Anthony, Ekeko, Lakshmi, Mami Wata, and the Seven Lucky Gods. Today, we turn our focus back to ancient Rome to discuss the Roman Goddess Fortuna. It is essential to acknowledge the significant influence of luck and fate on…
Tyche: The Goddess of Fortune in Greek Mythology Tyche, known as Tykhe in Greek transliteration, embodies concepts such as fortune, chance, providence, and fate. Often revered positively as Eutychia, she personifies good luck, success, and prosperity. Tyche’s portrayal frequently includes symbolic items like a rudder, reflecting her role as a guiding force in worldly matters,…