In this article, I want to highlight some of those feminine heroes, and the sacrifices they made, and how they became the feminine heroines of their time.
Category: Greek Mythology
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Jul 12
The Anunnaki and the birth of the cabal
The Anunnaki, a term that echoes of ancient Sumer, refers to a pantheon of deities revered by the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, and Babylonians. Were these also the Watchers and Nephilim of the Book of Enoch, are these what some today call the cabal?
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Jul 11
Blood Sacrifice anyone? Have some black pudding!
The humble Black pudding, a distinctive type of blood sausage found in various guises around the world, has a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries, and represents a vestigial element to our collective legacy of blood sacrifice.
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Jul 07
Syncretism in early Christianity
This article explains how the syncretism observed in early Christianity, where elements of Roman, Hellenistic and other religions were integrated into Christian practices, means that in many Christian places of worship, traces of earlier, pagan beliefs can be found, and that many churches and local Christian customs are directly connected to those earlier beliefs.
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Jul 07
Jung quote of the Month – July 2024
This month, I’d like to do things a little different, and contrast a Jung quote with the myth of Medusa to see if we can gain greater insight into the ways of the collective consciousness, and the archetypes that it can bring to us.
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Jul 06
Syncretism
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
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May 16
Hekate
Hekate, also known as Hecate, is a figure of significant intrigue and complexity within ancient Greek religion and mythology. She is often depicted holding a pair of torches or keys and is associated with crossroads, the night, and the underworld.
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