The following tale comes from the Prose Edda, an early 13th century Icelandic mythological work written by a man whose name is equally epic: Snorri Sturluson. As… Read more “Thor & Loki get Punk’d by a Giant”
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Atalanta’s Foot Race
Atalanta runs and the boys chase her, knowing that if they can catch her, she will marry them. Knowing that if they can’t, they will be put… Read more “Atalanta’s Foot Race”
Herbal Goddesses From Around the World.
In the West, herbal lore is often associated with the wise, or cunning woman; women who were persecuted as witches in the Middle Ages for their forbidden knowledge.… Read more “Herbal Goddesses From Around the World.”
Polyphonte, And Her Cannibal Bear Boys
I just came across a Metamorphosis. Now, you might be thinking I mean Ovid, which is fair enough. But this is a different Metamorphosis entirely. Written in… Read more “Polyphonte, And Her Cannibal Bear Boys”
Beltane
Today, May 1st, marks the first day of Summer, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. Halfway between the Equinoxes, its counterpart is October 31st/September 1st, which likewise… Read more “Beltane”
One Small Step…Vishnu’s Fifth Avatar, Vamana
Now, if you recall the previous Avatar of Vishnu, Narasimha, you might remember that the crux of that story was a battle of wills between father and… Read more “One Small Step…Vishnu’s Fifth Avatar, Vamana”
Guidebook to the Underworld: Xibalba
Thank you, Friar Ximénez. * When the Spanish Conquistadors washed up on what we now call South America, they initiated one of the more thorough and widespread acts… Read more “Guidebook to the Underworld: Xibalba”
Spiritual Atheism
Now how’s that for an apparent oxymoron? How can the words Atheism and Spiritual work together? Well, for one, you can listen to or read Sam Harris.… Read more “Spiritual Atheism”
Lady Luck: Tyche, The Goddess of Fortune
Ah Lady luck… when she shines down upon you life is so easy, joyous in fact, but once she takes her gaze away the storm clouds roll… Read more “Lady Luck: Tyche, The Goddess of Fortune”
