Imagine the following: you’ve been fighting an intractable war for six years. You fight for the army of Medes; your sworn enemies are the Lydians. But after… Read more “The Eclipse That Ended a War”
Category: Mythology
Norse Eclipse Mythology: Skoll and Hati
While there are no specifically direct references to solar or lunar eclipses in Norse mythology, if we pick through The Poetic Edda, an anonymous collection of old… Read more “Norse Eclipse Mythology: Skoll and Hati”
Rahu and Ketu: Hindu Eclipse Mythology
In Hindu mythology, solar eclipses are caused by the decapitated head (Rahu), or lifeless body (Ketu) of the demon Svarbhānu, otherwise known as: “He who darkens the… Read more “Rahu and Ketu: Hindu Eclipse Mythology”
The Nectar of Immortality: Kurma, Vishnu’s Second Avatar
As we saw in a prior post, Vishnu’s first manifestation was a fish named Matsya; this was a flood tale, where as in many a flood tale,… Read more “The Nectar of Immortality: Kurma, Vishnu’s Second Avatar”
Greek Voodoo Dolls: the Kolossoi
We try to be creative, not book report-ish in our posts, but sometimes a book needs reporting. This is the case with Daniel Ogden’s Magic, Witchcraft and… Read more “Greek Voodoo Dolls: the Kolossoi”
Aphrodite In Chains: Adultery Vs. Technology
Imagine you are the most beautiful Goddess in creation; the very sight of you inspires desire in the hearts – and groins – of Gods and Goddesses… Read more “Aphrodite In Chains: Adultery Vs. Technology”
Any Given Wednesday: Magical Runes
Imagine you are king of a race of Gods. But ruling the Gods bores you. It’s wisdom you seek, for even the Gods are not all-knowing. For… Read more “Any Given Wednesday: Magical Runes”
