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Tag: Mythology
The Bunny Girl: Chinese Moon Mythology
In 1969, as Apollo 11, the first manned mission to the moon was preparing to land, the following message was relayed to the crew from Houston Capcom:… Read more “The Bunny Girl: Chinese Moon Mythology”
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.”
The Day the Crow Turned Black.
The crow is a favorite in folklore and mythology, and its worldwide distribution means that it has appeared in many traditions. With a distinguishing call and singular black color the… Read more “The Day the Crow Turned Black.”
Cupid: Stupid, Reckless Love.
Ah Cupid, the sweet chubby little baby that adorns cards and decorations this time of year. Son of Aphrodite (the Roman Venus), the Goddess of love, he flies… Read more “Cupid: Stupid, Reckless Love.”
The Greco-Roman Underworld
The Greco-Roman underworld is the realm of the dead, where Hades reigns with Persephone by his side, and the place that all must pass once they have shed their… Read more “The Greco-Roman Underworld”
Isis and Osiris
One of the most well known ancient Egyptian mythological stories is the story of Isis and Osiris: brother and sister, and husband and wife. Isis and Osiris were… Read more “Isis and Osiris”
Triptolemus: The Greek Demi-God of Agriculture.
As we sit munching on our toast each morning, there are few of us that would even think to thank the demi-god Triptolemus. The one who, according… Read more “Triptolemus: The Greek Demi-God of Agriculture.”
The Egyptian Ogdoad: The World Before Creation.
There is no single definitive Egyptian creation myth, rather a collection of stories that have been transmitted and revised over time. This is partly due to the… Read more “The Egyptian Ogdoad: The World Before Creation.”
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