Géomancie Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. La géomancie est une technique de divination fondée sur l'analyse de figures composées par la combinaison de quatre points simples ou doubles (ou points et traits). Ces points sont obtenus par l'observation de cailloux ou d'objets jetés sur une surface plane ou posés dans un espace donné, par des lancers de dés[1], par le comptage de traits dessinés dans le sable avec un bâton ou sur du papier à l'aide d'un stylo[2] ou encore par l'observation d'éléments disposés dans la nature sans intervention humaine. Les oracles géomantiques sont basés sur une série de figures, chacune composée de quatre lignes de points, pairs ou impairs. Note : des missionnaires chrétiens parcourant la Chine au XIXe siècle ont indûment traduit la notion de feng shui, pan important de la pensée chinoise, en « géomancie », « traduction » qui a eu cours pendant des décennies, en français et dans d'autres langues occidentales. Étymologie[modifier | modifier le code]
Clan Mackintosh Clan Mackintosh (Clann Mhic an Tòisich) is a Scottish clan from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands.[1] The chiefs of the Clan Mackintosh are also chiefs of the Chattan Confederation, a historic confederation of clans.[1] History[edit] Origins of the clan[edit] The Scottish Gaelic word toisech means leader and can also be translated as chief.[1] The seanachies of the Clan Mackintosh claim that the first chief of the clan was Shaw, second son of Duncan MacDuff, Earl of Fife of the royal house of Dál Riata.[1] In 1160 Shaw MacDuff accompanied Malcolm IV of Scotland on an expedition to suppress a rebellion in Morayshire.[1] In about 1163 he was also made constable of Inverness Castle and was granted land in the Findhorn valley.[1] The heart land of the clan was the lands of Petty which was also the burial place of the chiefs.[1] In 1179 Shaw MacDuff was succeeded by his son who was also called Shaw and was confirmed in his patrimony by William the Lion.[1][2] Scottish-Norwegian war[edit]
Bean nighe The bean nighe (Scottish Gaelic for "washer woman"), is a Scottish fairy, seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld. She is a type of bean sìth (in Irish bean sídhe, anglicized as "banshee"). Legends[edit] As the "Washer at the Ford" she wanders near deserted streams where she washes the blood from the grave-clothes of those who are about to die. It is said that mnathan nighe (the plural of bean nighe) are the spirits of women who died giving birth and are doomed to do this work until the day their lives would have normally ended.[1] A bean nighe is described in some tales as having one nostril, one big protruding tooth, webbed feet and long-hanging breasts, and to be dressed in green. Etymology[edit] A bean nighe ("washerwoman") is a specific type of bean sìth.[3] In Scottish Gaelic, bean sìth can also be spelled bean-shìdh. The bean nighe is sometimes known by the diminutives ban nigheachain (little washerwoman) or nigheag na h-àth (little washer at the ford).
El Banshee de la mitología celta Introduction The banshee is a spirit like being in Celtic Mythology. She is mentioned in Irish Mythology as well as Scottish Mythology. There are actually creatures like this in many different tales, including American. In this hub you will discover what the Banshee is exactly, you will hear the so said claim a witness made once about the banshee and learn several different other information about this Irish spirit that you may find to be interesting. What Is The Banshee? The banshee is a female like spirit who is heard late at night screaming or even singing. The banshee is barely ever seen but when she is she is seen usually in the three different stages in a woman's life. In the legend the banshee can only cry for those who are a part of the five major Irish families which include the O'Briens, the O'Connors, the O'Grady's, the O'Neills, and the Kavanaghs. With in some tales of the banshee they later claim that this creature is the Celtic Goddess Morrigan. Story Conclusion
Psychopompe Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. En mythologie, un dieu psychopompe (en grec ancien ψυχοπομπóς / psykhopompós, signifiant littéralement « guide des âmes ») est le conducteur des âmes des morts (guide ou passeur), le guide dans la nuit de la mort. Dans certaines cultures, la tâche de « psychopompe » est aussi l'une des fonctions des chamans. Dans les différentes mythologies ou croyances[modifier | modifier le code] Arabe[modifier | modifier le code] Al-Hama Celtique[modifier | modifier le code] Ankou Épona Manannan Mac Lir Ogmios Chrétienne[modifier | modifier le code] Les anges L'archange Uriel aussi appelé « Oriphiel ». Égyptienne[modifier | modifier le code] Anubis Horus Neith Étrusque[modifier | modifier le code] Turms Grecque[modifier | modifier le code] Hécate Hermès Morphée Thanatos Hindoue[modifier | modifier le code] Pushan Yama Inuit[modifier | modifier le code] Pinga Japonaise[modifier | modifier le code] Les Shinigami Judaïque[modifier | modifier le code] Sandalphon Ixtab Azraël Mithra Aumakua
Buxus sempervirens Buxus sempervirens (common box, European box, or boxwood), is a species of flowering plant in the genus Buxus, native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia, from southern England south to northern Morocco, and east through the northern Mediterranean region to Turkey.[1][2][3] Buxus colchica of western Caucasus and B. hyrcana of northern Iran and eastern Caucasus are commonly treated as synonyms of B. sempervirens.[4][5] Description[edit] Distribution and habitat[edit] The species typically grows on soils derived from chalk, limestone, usually as an understorey in forests of larger trees, most commonly associated with Fagus sylvatica forests, but also sometimes in open dry montane scrub, particularly in the Mediterranean region. Box Hill, Surrey is named after its notable box population, which comprises the largest area of native box woodland in England.[7][8] Cultivation[edit] B. sempervirens 'Elegantissima'[16]B. sempervirens 'Latifolia Maculata'[17]
Will-o'-the-wisp A will-o'-the-wisp /ˌwɪl ə ðə ˈwɪsp/ or ignis fatuus (/ˌɪɡnɨs ˈfætʃuːəs/; Medieval Latin: "foolish fire") are atmospheric ghost lights seen by travellers at night, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes. It resembles a flickering lamp and is said to recede if approached, drawing travellers from the safe paths. The phenomenon is known by a variety of names, including jack-o'-lantern, friars's lantern, hinkypunk, and hobby lantern in English[1] folk belief, well attested in English folklore and in much of European folklore. Terminology[edit] In the United States, they are often called "spook-lights", "ghost-lights", or "orbs"[2] by folklorists and paranormal enthusiasts.[3][4] The names will-o'-the-wisp and jack-o'-lantern are explained in etiological folk-tales, recorded in many variant forms in Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, Appalachia, and Newfoundland. One version, from Shropshire, recounted by K. Folklore[edit] Continental Europe[edit] Northern Europe[edit] Britain[edit] Asia[edit]
Llorona La Llorona es un espectro del folclor hispanoamericano que, según la tradición oral, se presenta como el alma en pena de una mujer que asesinó o perdió a sus hijos, busca a estos en vano y asusta con su sobrecogedor llanto a quienes la ven u oyen. Si bien la leyenda cuenta con muchas variantes, los hechos medulares son siempre los mismos. Origen del mito[editar] La presencia de seres fantasmales que lloran en los ríos por motivos diversos es una característica recurrente de la mitología aborigen de los pueblos prehispánicos. En México, varios investigadores estiman que la Llorona, como personaje de la mitología y de las leyendas mexicanas, tiene su origen en algunos seres o deidades prehispánicas como Auicanime, entre los purépechas; Xonaxi Queculla, entre los zapotecos; la Cihuacóatl, entre los nahuas; y la Xtabay, entre los mayas lacandones. Las diferentes versiones de la leyenda en los países hispanoamericanos[editar] Argentina[editar] Es considerada un espíritu de malos presagios.