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Brigid, goddess and saint One of many links to traditional Celtic beliefs bridget • brighid • bridgit • brigit • brigitte
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Dakshayini of the Fire Here is another legend of India that serves to highlight the marital traditions and attitudes prevalent in the country. dakshayini • shakti • shiva • fire • nepal
GANGES: The River Mother Westerners know the mighty Ganges to be just another one of the holiest rivers in India. But there is much more than meets the eye. Explore the myths and legends that surround this living river. ganga • ganges • rivers • mahabharatha • mahabaratha
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The Oracle at Delphi Steeped in the mysteries of Greek mythology, the Oracle at Delphi is now nothing but ruins. Could the priestesses really see the future? delphi • oracle • pythia • greek mythology. gaia • gaea
The Princess who wed a God Even today, a married man in South India is asked what city rules in his household: Madurai or Chidambaram. It is well known that the Princess of Madurai was as strong and powerful a ruler as her husband, the dancing god Nataraja who ruled over the city of Chidambaram. keywords: madura • madurai • meenakshi • someshwara • somasundara
Ursula K. LeGuin and Earthsea This week I cover Fantasy author Ursula K. LeGuin and her Earthsea books.
Searching for the Goddess Searching for the Goddess. Thousands of years before Christianity came to Europe, there was the Goddess european travel • goddess • goddesses • gods • artemis
Black Elder You can get more than wine from the elderberry! black elder • elderberry • medicinal plants • garden pharmacy • green pharmacy
Diwali - Festival of lights Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India diwali deepavali laxmi puja
The Jesus myth With Easter coming, we are reminded that there is no historical evidence for Jesus, and that Christianity is based on a myth with no basis in fact. jesus • christ • easter • bible • christian |
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