A myth about male arrogance and how the goddess Durga was invoked to defeat demons who never conceived a female could best them.
Category: Mythology
Adam Awakes Alone Outside of Eden
I awoke outside the Walls of Eden.What have I done to get here?Why was Father so angry?What have I done to deserve this?Where is my missing half?And… Read more “Adam Awakes Alone Outside of Eden”
Decoding Dream Symbolism in Ancient Greco-Rome
As a species we humans have been interpreting our dreams at least as far back as recorded history goes, and possibly long before then. Even the ancient… Read more “Decoding Dream Symbolism in Ancient Greco-Rome”
Think Outside the Box: Mnemosyne, Mother of the Arts
Mnemosyne is the Goddess of memory and mother to the Muses, the Goddesses of Art. The relationship between memory and art is an integral part of the human creation process, especially for the ancient Greeks whose epics and stories were passed on orally long before they were written down.
It’s A Dog’s Life: The Roots of Cynical Philosophy
When we throw around the word cynic casually, it usually refers to someone who distrusts the motives of others while looking down on them. This is a… Read more “It’s A Dog’s Life: The Roots of Cynical Philosophy”
Greco-Roman Weasels: Magic, Midwives, and Vengeful Brides
Protecting food and grain stores was a vital element of survival in ancient times, so while ancient Egyptians were busy breeding domesticated cats to keep mice and… Read more “Greco-Roman Weasels: Magic, Midwives, and Vengeful Brides”
Romulus and Remus: Humans Playing Gods, Gods Playing Humans
We live in an age of mythological proportions; animals that have been driven extinct are now being resurrected from the dead. There are, of course, moral implications… Read more “Romulus and Remus: Humans Playing Gods, Gods Playing Humans”
Lady Luck: How to Keep the Goddess Smiling
Ah Lady luck… when she shines down upon you your life becomes so easy, joyous in fact, but once she takes her gaze away the storm clouds… Read more “Lady Luck: How to Keep the Goddess Smiling”
The Fountain of Salmacis: Transgenderism in Greek Mythology
Once upon a time, Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, was bathing in the Sacred River Achelous, the largest river in Greece. Now, Achelous was a Titan,… Read more “The Fountain of Salmacis: Transgenderism in Greek Mythology”
Goddess Seshat: She Who is Foremost in the Library
The Goddess Seshat was related to Thoth, the God of wisdom and learning, who brought writing and Hieroglyphs to the Egyptian people. Most accounts consider Seshat to… Read more “Goddess Seshat: She Who is Foremost in the Library”