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Important Mythical Objects in Greek and Roman Mythology

Aphrodite's This girdle was popular for its ability to arouse desire and create a great hunger for love. This girdle was so "potent" that whomever she desired would fall in love with her. Apollo was often depicted carrying a lyre, the Greek musical instrument with seven strings. Ares' The Ancile was a large Bronze Age "figure 8" shield. The caduceus of Asclepius with the coiled serpent is the traditional symbol of medicine. The Aegis was a snake-fringed shield/armor that had the head of a gorgon (Medusa) in the center. Hades helmet was a magical one given to him by the cyclopes , that would make the wearer invisible. The Thunderbolt was the mighty power Zeus weilded from Mount Olympus.

The Symbolism of Rabbits and Hares, by Terri Windling: Summer 2005, Journal of Mythic Arts, Endicott Studio A medieval church stands at the center of my small village in England’s West Country, and in that church is a strange little carving that has come to be known as the symbol of our town: three hares in a circle, their interlinked ears forming a perfect triangle. Known locally as the Tinner Rabbits, the design was widely believed to be based on an old alchemical symbol for tin, representing the historic importance of tin mining on Dartmoor nearby. Recently, however, a group of local artists and historians created the Three Hares Project to investigate the symbol’s history. To their surprise, they discovered that the design’s famous tin association is actually a dubious one, deriving from a misunderstanding of an alchemical illustration published in the early 17th century. In fact, the symbol is much older and farther ranging than early folklorists suspected. Medieval roof boss, South Tawton, Devonphotograph by Chris Chapman, The Three Hares Project Moon Rabbit Netsuke, 19th century

Welcome to WhisperingWorlds Eve and the Identity of Women: 7. Eve & Lilith In an effort to explain inconsistencies in the Old Testament, there developed in Jewish literature a complex interpretive system called the midrash which attempts to reconcile biblical contradictions and bring new meaning to the scriptural text. Employing both a philological method and often an ingenious imagination, midrashic writings, which reached their height in the 2nd century CE, influenced later Christian interpretations of the Bible. Inconsistencies in the story of Genesis, especially the two separate accounts of creation, received particular attention. Later, beginning in the 13th century CE, such questions were also taken up in Jewish mystical literature known as the Kabbalah. According to midrashic literature, Adam's first wife was not Eve but a woman named Lilith, who was created in the first Genesis account. Adam, distraught and no doubt also angered by her insolent behaviour, wanted her back. Lilith also personified licentiousness and lust. Lilith?

Crystal Sands, A Pagan Playground. Wiccan & Occult Supplies List of legendary creatures This is a list of legendary creatures from various historical mythologies. Entries include species of legendary creature and unique creatures, but not individuals of a particular species. A[edit] B[edit] C[edit] D[edit] E[edit] F[edit] G[edit] H[edit] I[edit] J[edit] K[edit] L[edit] M[edit] N[edit] O[edit] P[edit] Q[edit] R[edit] S[edit] T[edit] U[edit] V[edit] W[edit] X[edit] Y[edit] Z[edit] See also[edit]

Folk Magic in Britain, 1200-2000 - History and Archaeology. Myth, Legend, Folklore, Ghosts Apollo and the Greek Muses Updated July 2010 COMPREHENSIVE SITES ON MYTHOLOGY ***** The Encyclopedia Mythica - SEARCH - Areas - Image Gallery - Genealogy tables - Mythic Heroes Probert Encyclopaedia - Mythology Gods, Heroes, and MythDictionary of Mythology What is Myth? MESOPOTAMIAN MYTHOLOGYThe Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ Sumerian Mythology FAQ Sumerian Mythology Sumerian Gods and Goddesses Sumerian Myths SUMERIAN RELIGION Mythology's Mythinglinks: the Tigris-Euphrates Region of the Ancient Near East Gods, Goddesses, Demons and Monsters of Mesopotamia The Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ More info on Ancient Mesopotamia can be found on my Ancient River Valley Civilizations page. GREEK MYTHOLOGYOrigins of Greek MythologyGreek Mythology - MythWeb Greek-Gods.info (plus a fun QUIZ)Ancient Greek Religion Family Tree of Greek Mythology Greek Names vs. VARIOUS FAIRIES, ELVES, UNICORNS, MERMAIDS, & OTHER MYTHICAL TOPICS HERE BE DRAGONS!

NEO-PAGAN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS Neopaganism Menu Sponsored link. Available in Finnish at: www.iki.fi/moira/neopagan.html Quotation: "Our Pagan community is growing and showing much bright promise. What is "Neopaganism"? Just as the term "Eastern religions" refers to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, etc., and the term "Abrahamic religions" refers to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and perhaps the Baha'i faith, the terms "Neo-Pagan" "Neopagan," and "Pagan" refer to a group of separate religions. Neopagan religions are reconstructions of ancient abandoned Pagan belief systems, including Celtic, Egyptian, Greek, Norse, Roman, and other traditions. Unfortunately, references to Pagans and Paganism in the Christian Bible are universally negative, and often contain references to human sacrifice and Satan worship. Some of the disinformation spread at that time has survived until today. Neopagans do not worship Satan. Neopagan topics covered in this section: * Many followers of Asatru regard themselves as "Heathens" rather than "Neopagans."

This book contains 209 tales collected by the brothers Grimm. The exact print source is unknown. The etext appears to be based on the translation by Margaret Hunt called Grimm's Household Tales, but it is not identical to her edition. (Some of the translations are slightly different, the arrangement also differs, and the Grimm's scholarly notes are not included.) The etext received by the Universal Library did not include story titles. Note that these tales are presented more or less as the Grimms collected and edited them (and as Hunt saw fit to translate them). NEW: There is now a more accurate version of the Hunt translation posted by William Barker. INDEX WitchVox.net mythology, folklore, and religion. Please enter the award-winning internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vechanyaya, with plenty in between. The mythology section is divided to six geographical regions: Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania. In addition, we feature special interest areas to enhance and refine your research. To bring our entities to life, we have created an image gallery, where you will find hundreds of images of all kinds of deities, heroes, and strange creatures of every description. The encyclopedia will serve the serious researcher, the student, and the casual reader with equal success.

Pagan Pages Please reload...I change things all the time. I suppose I should tell you a little where I stand with this stuff. First of all I am a Pagan and a Witch. I am not Wiccan.That's too much like an organized religion for my liking, which means that somewhere there is one person at the head of it who sees themself as being above everyone else. I have my own mind and do my own thing. Since I am not accepted by the Pagan community in the south of England because I am American, I work alone. It's a shame people are still making movies that are so far from the truth. It is my belief that there is no black or white magic. I hope that helps, in case some of you thought I worship satan or something. Below are some of my favorite links to Pagan and Witchcraft sites. Finally... Well, summer wasn't too bad. The cows are out but I think they might be hiding up up on the hill because I harely ever see them anymore. Twinkle the donkey and her mother escaped twice and came right to our house.

Buttons and Pins - Ran Hwang (11 pics) Instead of using ordinary buttons and pins to stitch up clothes, Korean-born artist Ran Hwang creates amazingly large installations of birds and cherry blossom trees. When you look up close, the amount of individual buttons is somewhat overwhelming, but from afar, the installation transforms into one breathtaking image. "My immense wall installations are extremely time consuming and repetitive manual work," says Hwang. "This is a form of meditative practice that helps me find my inner peace. Pins are used to hold buttons onto the surface to form a silhouetted image, or to disintegrate such image. "By hammering thousands of pins onto a wall, I discover significance of existence," she adds. The artist Ran Hwang's website More Awesome Artwork:22 of the Coolest Sculptures You'll Ever SeeSkeletons Come to Life!

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