Articles related to "Mother Goddess"

Can the ancient site of Çatalhöyükthe tell us anything about the origins of Wicca?

Most cultures had the concept of a Great Mother goddess, and her worship has continued. Here is a glimpse of a few of the mother goddesses from cultures around the world

Honoring the sacred feminine along with the divine masculine is part of bring balance to spiritual practice. Learn what role the earth mother plays for Pagans.

Definition of the glossary term Gaia

As in many ancient Creation stories, the Aboriginal myth details a sequence that begins with the coming of light and ends with the formation of male and female.

The Kalash is worshiped in every Hindu ritual, be it marriage or consecration of a home. Its significance has been explained in different ways.

The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.

Archaeological remains can help provide information about the gods of the Minoans on Crete and where they were worshipped

Art guide "30,000 Years of Art" from Phaidon Press presents prehistoric female figurines from Malta, Chad, and Pakistan in full-page detailed photographs.

Popular throughout Italy, Juno was a major public deity and a patron goddess of women, fertility and childbirth

Visit the pilgrimage shrine dedicated to the saint Difunta Correa near San Juan, where festivals are held and where worshippers offer personal belongings in gratitude.

There are many women portrayed in Mythology. However there are some that stay with us for all time.

Kali in Hindu mythology is a goddess often misunderstood. Her erratic life represents the breakdown of ego identities in order to free souls for enlightened beginnings.

The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.

Ram's victory over Ravan, Durga slaying Mahishasura or worshiping the Mother Goddess - Navratri and Dussera are celebrated throughout India in different ways.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.

Moms are teachers, healers, cooks, cleaners and chauffeurs, and to celebrate all they are and do all day, every day is Mother's Day once a year.

'Navratri' is the Indian festival of nine nights celebrated with religious fervor, cultural gaiety and creative decorations throughout India.

The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language.

Tracing its origins to the Old Testament Noah, Sardis became best known as the capital of Lydia and synonymous with gold and the greed of Croesus.

Apple magic can help an individual find love. Although the most powerful time to perform many of these spells is on Halloween, also try them at other times of the year.

The prehistoric Cycladic culture made distinctive and strange yet elegant statues of an almost extraterrestrial appearance.

Most have used or at least heard the phrase 'once in a blue moon'. Not many know the meaning behind this phrase or know it is an actual lunar event.

Choosing a mantra or prayer is as simple as finding one that resonates with you. You can choose a mantra, or create your own with these examples from different cultures.

The moon is very important in occult practice. Knowing the phase of the moon is important in the working of various spells. Part 1 of 3 in the Lunar Lore series.

Though it is one of the most sacred days on the Christian calendar, the trappings of Easter are derived from pagan practices.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a combination of Greek architectural style and eastern religious influence, and the premier wonder of the ancient world.

The Goddess Hathor bestowed many blessings; remembering at least five of them at all times kept at bay the `gateway sin' of ingratitude.

Everybody knows that the tallest peak in the world is Mount Everest, but few can recall its height. However, the strange fact is, its precise height is subject to change

A popular ploy of early Catholic missionaries in both barbarian Europe and the New World was the appropriation of existing rites and symbols to express Christianity.

Cats have made the journey from wild felines to beloved domestic pets, and have been both worshipped and reviled at various times along the way.

Influenced by Egypt and the Ancient Near East, Minoan culture represented a uniquely different civilization seen in the ruins of the palace in modern-day Heraklion.

From an early age, love and compassion were felt and expressed by Amma, the 'hugging Saint'. She has expressed 'Oneness' from the time she was born.

The children of Akuti and Ruchi and Prasuti and Daksha populate the earth. They include Nara and Narayan and Sati.

One of the most poignant verses in the Ramcharita Manas describes the birth of Rama to Kaushalya, who is confused by the realization that she has given birth to God.

As outlined in Wild Flower Folklore, common plants and flowers are often associated with myths and legends throughout the world.