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.
Tag: goddess
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Jan 07
The Vinca Culture
The Vinca culture, (also known as the Vinča culture or Tordos-Vinca culture) was a Neolithic culture that flourished in the Balkans between approximately 5700 BCE and 4500 BCE. In this article, we will focus on the Vinca female figurines and ask if they were portable Mother Goddess idols used by semi nomadic priests and the ruling classes?
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Jul 14
The Deified King Lugalbanda
Lugalbanda was a legendary Sumerian king of Uruk, often considered a hero in Mesopotamian mythology. He is known for his adventures and heroic deeds, and is also notable for being the father of the famous hero Gilgamesh, as mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh. His consort was Ninsun, a goddess, and he was later deified and worshipped in various Mesopotamian cities.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninsun
Ninsun, also known as Ninsumun, was a Mesopotamian goddess revered for her wisdom, beauty, and maternal care. She is best known as the mother of Gilgamesh, the hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the wife of the deified king Lugalbanda. Ninsun’s name, which means “Lady of the Wild Cows,” reflects her association with bovine qualities, symbolizing nurturing and fertility.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninlil
Ninlil was a prominent goddess in Mesopotamian mythology, particularly associated with the air and wind. She was the wife of Enlil, the god of earth, wind, and storms, and shared many of his responsibilities, including declaring destinies
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ereshkigal
Ereshkigal is a prominent figure in Mesopotamian mythology, known as the goddess of the underworld. Her name translates to “Queen of the Great Earth” or “Lady of the Great Place.” She rules over the land of the dead, often referred to as Kur or Irkalla, and is responsible for keeping the dead within her realm and preventing the living from entering.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninhursag
Ninhursag, also known as Ninmah, Damgalnuna, Nintu, Belet-Ili, Shassuru, and Damkina or Ninursag, was an ancient Sumerian mother goddess associated with fertility, mountains, and the creation of life. She was one of the seven great deities of Sumer and was often depicted as a nurturing figure, symbolizing the earth and its ability to produce life.
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Jul 12
The Goddess Ishtar
Ishtar, known as Inanna in Sumerian, is a deity of profound complexity and significance in Mesopotamian mythology, embodying the dualities of existence such as love and war, fertility and desolation. Her worship spanned across the ancient Near East, marking her as one of the most venerated figures in early human civilization
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Jul 12
The Goddess Nammu
Nammu is a primordial goddess in Sumerian mythology, often associated with the creation of the universe and humanity. She embodies the primeval waters, an elemental force from which life and the pantheon of gods emerged. As a creator deity, Nammu’s role is pivotal in the cosmogony of Mesopotamian belief systems, where she is revered as the mother who gave birth to the major deities, including Enki, the god of wisdom, water, and creation.
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Jun 23
The Egyptian Goddess Neith
Neith is an ancient Egyptian deity revered as the creator and a goddess of war, hunting, and weaving. Her origins trace back to the pre-dynastic period, making her one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon.
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May 30
Sulis
Sulis was a deity revered in the ancient Celtic religion as the goddess of the thermal springs in Bath, known to the Romans as Aquae Sulis, meaning “the waters of Sulis.” Her worship was likely rooted in the belief that these hot springs had healing properties, and she was venerated as a life-giving mother goddess …
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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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May 12
Discovering the triple Goddess Brigantia
In this article, I hope to explore the Goddess Brigantia in quite some detail. Whilst there is very little information available to use directly regarding Brigantia, we can look at other Goddesses in related cultures, and draw parallels and comparisons that may help us clarify exactly who Brigantia was.
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