I would argue that Athena is one of the most prevalent Greek deities in modern paganism. She Who Fights in Front isn’t just a goddess of wisdom, but also a goddess of war, patron of heroes, and a symbol of female empowerment. Call on her for protection, revenge, healing, strength and ...
Queen Medb. Her name evokes complex emotions in those who know her. Vilified in Irish myth, yet today a goddess of strength and women’s sovereignty. Who exactly is Queen Medb and is she a deity of whom will benefit modern practitioners? In this article, we look at this complex Celtic ...
The first time I ever heard the story of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, I was hooked. As a young girl, I voraciously consumed any movie, book, or show on the Arthurian legends. The magic, the heroism, the adventure. But it wasn’t just the men in the stories that intrigued ...
Freya, Norse Goddess of Love and War. She Who Shines Over the Sea. Leader of Witches. Lady of Beauty, Fertility and Death. Hers is a name that has gained popularity in modern times, yet in ancient times was widespread as well. The Church tried desperately to erase her name from the ...
The Celtic Empire at its peak stretched from Eastern Europe all the way to England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Many of the regions and tribes within the Celtic Empire had their own pantheon of gods and goddesses, while some of these deities were worshiped widely. This article focuses solely ...
When beginners come to the path, the first thing they want to know is how to choose a god and/or goddess. This isn’t necessarily the first thing you have to know, but it can definitely help begin your spiritual journey. Often, the experienced pagans will tell the newbies to go with ...
Once there was indigenous Mexican people called the Aztecs with their own wild, beautiful pantheon of gods and goddesses. At the center of their religion, they believed in powerful deities that arose from the earth – gods that brought war and goddesses that brought peace, gods that ...
We would venture to say she’s the most famous goddess in the world. The Greek Queen of Love and Lust. Aphrodite. But don’t mistake her for a love-struck fool. She’s so much more than what meets the eyes and ears. And just like with any other ancient entity, she embodies the ...
Ancient devotees of the greek goddess Hecate celebrated with elaborate feasts and festivals. If you’re a devotee today, consider hosting a special supper on Hecate Night. This is an elegant, sacred meal dedicated to the Greek Goddess of the Crossroads. With traditional foods and good ...
Why do we have feasting, gift-giving, and share merriments during the Winter? Our ancestors needed a light-hearted approach and break from the brutal Winters of the past. Before electricity and modern conveniences, our ancestors had to endure the cold, hunger, sickness and more. They celebrated ...