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deitiesanddemons: Mielikki is the Finnish goddess of forests...

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:14:40 -0500

Mielikki is the Finnish goddess of forests and the hunt. She is referred to in various tales as either the wife or the daughter-in-law of Tapio. She is said to have played a central role in the creation of the bear.

Mielikki is known as a skillful healer who heals the paws of animals who have escaped traps, helps chicks that have fallen from their nests and treats the wounds of wood grouses after their mating displays. She knows well the healing herbs and will also help humans if they know well enough to ask her for it. Her name is derived from the old Finnish word mielu which means luck.

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Sun, 03 Jun 2012 05:41:11 -0400

Freyja (Freya) ((Project-anon asked me to do a page on Freyja,...

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:09:55 -0400

Freyja (Freya)

((Project-anon asked me to do a page on Freyja, so here it is! Thank you for your support!))

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Goddess of: love, beauty, fertility, gold, war and death

Mythology: Norse

Name means: “The Lady”

Other names: Gefn, Horn, Mardoll, Syr, Valfreyja, Vanadis

Ruler of: The heavenly field- Folkvangr.

Many people who study Norse mythology are familiar with Valhalla, but many aren’t familiar with Freyja’s field in the afterlife: Folkvangr. Folkvangr is a heavenly field (or plain) that Freyja rules over where she takes in half of those who die in battle (while the other half go to Valhalla).

Freyja has a beautiful cloak made of falcon feathers that she herself (and her helpers) wear as it is infused with fertility/love magic. The cloak is also sought after by the Jotun (frost giants) who frequently try to make Freyja their wife.

The other item that Freyja is noted to have is a beautiful necklace named Brísinga men which Loki steals, but Heimdall retrieves it for her.

Unfortunately Freyja’s husband, Oor, is hardly ever around- and frequently it is said she weeps and her tears are red gold. She also searches for him, thinking him to be under other identities, since she herself has so many names.

Pigs were sacred to her, and it is said that her mount was a boar with golden bristles. Interestingly enough- her other transport was a chariot drawn by cats!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freyja

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/219967/Freyja

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Fri, 11 May 2012 08:01:00 -0400

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((Hey all! I am graduating in the morning, and as such I decided...

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:29:56 -0400

((Hey all! I am graduating in the morning, and as such I decided that the goddess to use for the day would be the goddess Minerva! Enjoy—- and congrats to all the grads out there!))

Minerva

Mythology: Roman

Goddess of: Poetry, Wisdom, Medicine, Commerce, Crafts, Science, Arts, War and Magic

Also Known As: “goddess of a thousand works” (Ovid),

Representations: Owl (also her sacred creature)

Minerva makes up the triple goddess along with Vesta and Diana (their Greek counterparts being Athena, Hestia and Artemis).

It is also interesting to note that Minerva is believed to be the one to invent musical instruments and numbers.

Because she shares many stories with the goddess Athena, its hard to figure out what is truly HER story versus what is Athena’s story. However, a story that seems to be shared by both of the goddesses is their unusual birth- apparently Minerva sprang forth fully formed from her father’s brain.

((Photo above by:Tohmo on Deviantart))

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minerva

http://www.pantheon.org/articles/m/minerva.html

http://www.crystalinks.com/minerva.html

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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:35:30 -0400

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Flora

Goddess of: Flowers and the season of spring

Mythology: Roman

Also known as:

Name means: “flos” (Flower)

Flora was a Roman goddess of fertility and springtime, and her festival “Floralia” was held in late April/early May. At her festival, goats and rabbits were set free, and many different types of flowering plants were scattered to promote fertility and abundance for the upcoming year. It was customary to wear bright clothing and wear wreaths of flowers to the festival to promote a happy/fruitful environment.

It is interesting to note that although she was a goddess of springtime and flowers, she was mostly said to preside over flowering/fruit bearing crops (wheat, fruit, vegetables, etc): It wasn’t until later that flowers themselves were added to her list.

Above photo by: CheaChan15 on Deviantart)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_(mythology)

http://www.thaliatook.com/OGOD/flora.html

Above photo by JayelDraco on Deviantart)

(above photo by: shoomiah on Deviantart) Sekhmet Mythology:...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:45:06 -0400

(above photo by: shoomiah on Deviantart)

Sekhmet

Mythology: Egyptian

Goddess of: War and destruction, strong feminine sexuality

Name means: “to be strong and violent”

Also Known as: Nesert (Flame), Great One of Healing

Symbolism: Lioness, Cobra, Eye of Horus

Sekmet was presumably created by Ra as a weapon of destruction because his people were disobedient to him. After she unleashed her destruction, the people of Egypt feared another attack, and decided to create a ritual in order to keep her happy. There were 700 statues involved, and the Egyptian priests were meant to perform this ritual in front of a different statue every morning and every afternoon, year round. However, her origin story has been debated, and many believe that she is much older than Ra, while others insist that he is her father.

Sekmet is pictured as having the head of a lioness on a woman’s body. She is considered the crone of the trinity: Hathor, Bast, Sekhmet.

Sekmet has a terrible reputation, but many women of great power generally do. She is associated with Kundalini, which is strong feminine sexuality brought forth as psychic energy, also called “shakti” (power of the individual) which is a Hindu word derived from Sekhmet.

It is interesting to note, though, that she also stood for Healing, and her priests/priestesses were said to be the greatest healers in Egypt. Also associated as a Goddess of Love in some circles, she had the power to destroy with her flames, but was also a protector of the dead.

Sekhmet is said to be helpful nowadays to modern women to help them with protection, Banishing negativity, helping one overcome rage, an aid in depression, helping to discover courage, sexual energies and standing up for oneself.

(Above image by: sekhmet-the-flame on DeviantArt)

http://www.egyptianmyths.net/sekhmet.htm

http://www.orderwhitemoon.org/goddess/Sekhmet.html

(Above photo by nixjim13 on Deviantart) Eir Mythology:...

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:20:00 -0400

(Above photo by nixjim13 on Deviantart)

Eir

Mythology: Norse

Goddess of: Healing

Name Means: “graciousness”, “mildness”, ”mercy”. Also, “eira” which means to care for, help or please.

Also Known As: Frigga’s Handmaiden

Other spellings: Aer and Iaer

Eir has been said to be the patron Goddess of those in the healthcare field, especially nurses. Eir was fond of gentle and patient healing, rather than the rough and tough “Get ‘em in, get ‘em healed, roll ‘em out” philosophies of many healthcare providers, even back then.

Eir was very selective about who she taught, and as such only taught women. Even then, many women found her too slow-paced for them, therefore it was only the patient learners that were able to successfully learn from her.

As a master physician, she not only healed your body, but also your mind and your spirit. Her knowledge of crystals, herbs, incenses and other remedies was so great that it was considered unmatched, even beyond the mortal realm.

As a healer she is prevented from spilling blood in revenge or war, but was available to patch up the wounded during or after a battle.

(above photo by: Meredyth on DeviantArt)

(Above photo by Skjon on Deviantart)

http://www.thewhitewillow.com/gallery/Eir.html

http://goddesses-and-gods.blogspot.com/2009/08/goddess-eir.html

Thank you!

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:43:08 -0400

Thank you ever so much for your patience! My love and I got sick, amongst some other family drama and work… however, I’m back! I will have the next goddess up shortly!!!

Don’t forget—- I’d love to hear from you! Please write me and tell me if there are any goddesses (even a list is fine!) that you’d like to see! It would kinda give me some direction ;)

Thanks again—- I’ll post again in just a little bit!

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Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:41:34 -0400

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thedailygoddess:

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Sigyn

Mythology: Norse

Goddess of: Fidelity and Devotion

Name means: “Victorious Girl-Friend”, “Bringer of Victory”

Sigyn is Loki’s loving wife who stayed by his side, even in punishment.

After orchestrating the death of Baldur, Loki was punished severely: His children were killed, their intestines used as restraints to tie him to some rocks, and a giant venomous snake was poised above his head. The venom from the snake would drip down, burning Loki. Sigyn sat by his side with a bowl to catch the falling venom to protect him from some of the pain, unfortunately the bowl would fill up often and she would have leave his side to go pour it out. The drops that continue to fall burn so badly that he shakes violently, causing earthquakes above ground.

Sigyn was known, as the story above dictates, as a compassionate and caring individual and represents faithfulness and loyalty, even more so when the relationship is going through struggles. Sigyn was so patient and caring to stay with Loki, it makes me smile to see such devotion.

http://www.goddessaday.com/norse/sigyn

http://reclaimingthedarkgoddess.blogspot.com/2011/12/sigyn.html

Sigyn is one of my favorite goddesses. Her strength and courage to stand up to the other Aesir, to say “You have taken all that I love, so I will stay here and protect what is left of my hearth, and I don’t care what you try to do to me.” Some people call Loki the Burden of Sigyn’s Arms, but what she does, I think she does out of love. She is a mother and a wife, and her devotion to Loki is of her own choice, not out of obligation. Loki could not force her to hold the bowl over his head if he wanted to; She does it because she’s protecting the only love she has left.

My Freyjaswoman Elder told me the story of Sigyn, and I about cry every time I think about how she told me how much she loves Sigyn. She told the story to me because our Lokikin hailed Sigyn at Ostara blot.

reblogging for beautiful response :)

One more thing ;)

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:08:51 -0400

Keep in mind the stories/information I post about each goddess is by no means her entire story! If I leave things out (or perhaps don’t use the story that you personally associate her with) it doesn’t mean I don’t care or don’t know what I’m talking about… I’m kinda coming at this from a “Reading Rainbow” approach… I want to give enough information to grasp interest, without sounding like a textbook…annnnddd I want to encourage people to do more research on their own.

You can’t learn everything about anyone, especially not a goddess, by just a few paragraphs :-)

Thank you everyone for reading, the next goddess should be up by this weekend :)

Brief pause

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:15:49 -0400

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that I may be lacking this week on the posts: I am alive, I haven’t scrapped the project, and I’m not just being lazy- some family drama came about, but after this week all of it will be better :)

So- if you just started following me—- I SWEAR I’M NOT USUALLY THIS ABSENT! ;)

(it would figure I start a daily blog and something comes up >_>) BUT I should be able to have a post around the end of the week, ANNNNDDD then i’ll be back on for daily postings :)

Thanks guys! (And don’t forget to submit/send me a message if you want to see a particular goddess!)

Hiiii everyone!

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:39:07 -0400

I wanted to thank you guys for following me :-) Its kinda fun to have followers! I hope you all are enjoying my posts…and please feel free to suggest a Goddess (or some Goddess artwork!) so I know more of what you want to see!

This blog was basically put together so I can familiarize myself with the Goddesses, so I’m not doing any particular order >^„^<

Feel free to introduce yourselves!

Thanks again!

(Image by: redheaded-step-child on Deviantart!) Isis Mythology:...

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:29:00 -0400

(Image by: redheaded-step-child on Deviantart!)

Isis

Mythology: Egyptian

Goddess of: Rebirth, Medicine, Wisdom, Magic

Also Known As: “The One Who Is All”, “Lady of Ten Thousand Names”, “mother of life”, “Crone of Death”, Aset (egyptian), “Queen of the throne”

Unlike most of the Egyptian goddesses, Isis actually spent time with her mortal followers. She taught them useful skills like grinding corn, weaving fabric, bake bread, reading and agriculture, just to name a few!

She is said to be the most powerful of the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, a title that once belonged to Ra. It is said that under Ra the Egyptian people suffered. Isis took some of his saliva, mixed it with mud and created an extremely venomous snake. The snake succeeded in biting Ra, and when he was in extreme pain, Isis offered him the cure, which would only work if she spoke his secret name (which also was his source of power over life and death). He agreed, albeit reluctantly, and Isis was able to heal him…however she gained his power over life and death, and used its power to help her people.

Isis has many things to teach us, and women find her very empowering to work with. She embodies the strength of the feminine, which some of us need reminders of, sometimes ;)

http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess-myths/egyptian_goddess_isis.htm

http://www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk/isis.html

photo above by daydreamer-art on Deviantart Bast /...

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:46:02 -0400

photo above by daydreamer-art on Deviantart

Bast / Bastet

Mythology: Egyptian

Goddess of: Protection and Pleasure

Also Known as: The lady of the East, the Goddess of the Rising Sun, The sacred and all-seeing eye

Name means: “Devouring Lady” or “She of the perfume jar”

Representations: Cats, of course ;)

Bast was not only a goddess of protection (She protected Ra from his enemies), but by night she would transform into a cat and hunt down the serpent Apep (Ra’s main enemy).

She brought around Music, joy, dancing with her Sistrum (her preferred instrument). She was also known for healing and health, and is presumed to protect humans from contagious diseases and evil spirits.

She was a protector of cats as well, and it was said that her followers could see her in any cat that came across them.

Bast was also known as a goddess of fertility, as cats are gentle with their young, but FIERCE with anyone who wants to do them harm. However, that does not make up all who she is. Many people will tell you- don’t sell her short as just another matronly goddess… she’ll claw your eyes out!

She is also the patron goddess of fire-fighters. It was told that if a cat ran through a burning household that it would draw the fires out with it.

Photo above by: Ravenari on Deviantart

http://www.goddessgift.com/goddess-myths/egyptian_goddess_bast.htm

http://inanna.virtualave.net/bastet.html

http://www.goddess-guide.com/bast.html

http://www.way-of-the-wild-rose.com/goddess_bast_61.html

lambofomg: Angrboda, Witch/’human-ish’ form/size...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:02:13 -0400

lambofomg:

Angrboda, Witch/’human-ish’ form/size WIP

Reblogging as this was one of the featured Goddesses! (annnndd its amazing :) )

(Photo above by Vera-ist-44 on Deviantart) Sigyn Mythology:...

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:56:19 -0400

(Photo above by Vera-ist-44 on Deviantart)

Sigyn

Mythology: Norse

Goddess of: Fidelity and Devotion

Name means: “Victorious Girl-Friend”, “Bringer of Victory”

Sigyn is Loki’s loving wife who stayed by his side, even in punishment.

After orchestrating the death of Baldur, Loki was punished severely: His children were killed, their intestines used as restraints to tie him to some rocks, and a giant venomous snake was poised above his head. The venom from the snake would drip down, burning Loki. Sigyn sat by his side with a bowl to catch the falling venom to protect him from some of the pain, unfortunately the bowl would fill up often and she would have leave his side to go pour it out. The drops that continue to fall burn so badly that he shakes violently, causing earthquakes above ground.

Sigyn was known, as the story above dictates, as a compassionate and caring individual and represents faithfulness and loyalty, even more so when the relationship is going through struggles. Sigyn was so patient and caring to stay with Loki, it makes me smile to see such devotion.

http://www.goddessaday.com/norse/sigyn

http://reclaimingthedarkgoddess.blogspot.com/2011/12/sigyn.html

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Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:30:58 -0400

WIGGLE YOUR TUMBLR NAME(S) AROUND.:

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yeah, man, fuck silver, chromium all the way

ROLL RANK GROAN

sounds like Avengers slash waiting to happen

The Daily Goddess’s anagram name is IS DEATHLY DODGES

Hel Mythology: Norse Goddess of: Death Name means: “the...

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:00:05 -0400

Hel

Mythology: Norse

Goddess of: Death

Name means: “the Hidden”

Representations: hail

Hel was cast into the Underworld by Odin (because of a prophecy that she and her brothers could mean great harm for him). In thanks for ruling the Underworld, Hel gave Odin his two Ravens “Huginn” and “Muninn” (thought and Memory, respectively), as they are considered messengers between this world and the afterlife. Her realm is named after her, and as such is called Helheim and it is not only her job to take in the souls of the dead, but she is also the one that decides what happens to them in the afterlife. The “bad” are cast to the land of the frozen dead, while the good are taken care of. Her realm is also the place where souls go to be reincarnated. She is especially known for being there for women who die in childbirth, and as such she is a guardian of children. Imagery for Hel have been described as half dead, half alive. Her face is generally half in darkness and half in light.

It is interesting that she stands for a time of simultaneous endings and beginnings.

http://www.orderwhitemoon.org/goddess/Hel.html

http://www.thaliatook.com/AMGG/hel.html

ANGRBODA Mythology: Norse Name means: “herald of...

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:54:00 -0400

ANGRBODA

Mythology: Norse

Name means: “herald of sorrow”, “foreboding”, “Hag of of the Iron Wood of Jotunheim.”

Also Known As: “Mother of Monsters”

Angrboda is a frost giantess in Norse mythology that is generally considered to be a maiden/mother/crone figure. However, as a wolf pack leader, she is very protective of her own, but not afraid to bite if need be.

Angrboda is a lover of the God, Loki. With Loki she bore three children, which were foretold to Odin to bring great destruction to him. One of their children, Hel, was sent to the Underworld to rule over. Jörmungandr (her serpent child) was cast to the oceans where he grew large enough to circle the world and swallow his own tail. Fenrir, the third, and the wolf child, stayed to be raised by the gods until he grew too rowdy to handle and was sent to an island where he was chained.

Even though much of her identity stops after being labeled “one of Loki’s wives”, it should also be pointed out that she was a fierce warrior and was very wise. (its also funny to note that in actuality, Loki is HER consort, not the other way around). She is accepting of Loki’s other wife, however sees herself as the superior. She is also good to call upon in a polyamorous relationship as she is great for helping people discover boundaries.

It is also interesting that she generally wears “men’s” clothing, unless at ritual where she generally wore the clothing of a priestess.

http://www.goddessaday.com/norse/angrboda

http://www.northernpaganism.org/shrines/angrboda/about.html