Category: Mythic Monday

Mythology and folklore.

Mythic Monday: 5 Signs of a Bitter Winter by Flossie Benton Rogers

Today we open an app to discover what the weather will be. The wise ones of the older generation, however, watched and listened to the messages from nature. They were keen observers of the animals and plants around them. To survive and flourish, they had to pay attention. Farming families, especially, depended on clement weather… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 5 Signs of a Bitter Winter by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: 9 Yule Symbols to Ring Out the Year by Flossie Benton Rogers

Yule or Winter Solstice is a sacred festival celebrated by ancient Germanic peoples, including Scandinavian cultures and the Anglo-Saxons. Literally the word means wheel, showing the year turning as the seasons change. Although not part of the most ancient Celtic traditions, Yule festivities did eventually filter into Celtic culture from proximity to their Germanic neighbors.… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 9 Yule Symbols to Ring Out the Year by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Sagittarius the Archer by Flossie Benton Rogers

In Greek mythology the immortal centaur Chiron was renowned for his immense learning and passion for teaching. His students included the famous warriors Achilles, Hercules, and Jason of the Argonauts. He himself had been taught by Apollo and Artemis. Like other centaurs, Chiron had the lower body of a horse and the upper body of… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Sagittarius the Archer by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Kyanite by Flossie Benton Rogers

Blue kyanite makes a lovely necklace. In fact, this is a perfect use for the deep blue stone. Kyanite is especially powerful when worn near the throat. It enhances communicative talents and, in the fashion of a laser, opens blocked channels in all directions to allow the throat chakra to function fully and creatively. It… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Kyanite by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: 5 Secrets of Bast by Flossie Benton Rogers

Bast or Bastet comes to us from the dim origins of ancient Egypt. She was a warrioress cat goddess from Lower Egypt, the northern region of the land at that time. Bast is 5000 years old. Her worship can be traced back to around 3000 B.C.E. In her beginnings, she was associated with a lioness… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 5 Secrets of Bast by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Yellow Agate by Flossie Benton Rogers

Quartz, chalcedony, and agate are related stones. I’m sure you know of quartz, an abundant mineral that comes in many beautiful varieties. Several types of quartz are semi-precious gemstones, including citrine and amethyst. Chalcedony is closely related to quartz, but in addition to quartz it contains another mineral called moganite. When we refer to chalcedony,… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Yellow Agate by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Scorpio by Flossie Benton Rogers

When we think of Scorpio, the venomous scorpion most readily comes to mind. In astrology older than Greek, however, the portion of the zodiac attributed to Scorpio was symbolized by the snake or serpent. To the Egyptians and to the Chaldeans of the region of Mesopotamia, Scorpio as serpent represented renewal and immortality. What does… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Scorpio by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day Berkana by Flossie Benton Rogers

Today on Mythic Monday we start a new feature called Rune of the Day. Divination has always fascinated me, not so much to see what the future brings, but to get insight into the possibilities and fertility of the moment. Runes are one of my favorite methods. Runes constitute an ancient Germanic alphabet in use… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day Berkana by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Halloween Spirit by Flossie Benton Rogers

  The word Halloween comes to us from a contraction used in the 18th century in reference to the holy evening of All Hallow Even or All Hallows Eve. It is the evening before All Hallows Day, a celebration set aside to cherish the memories of all those who have gone on before us. Other… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Halloween Spirit by Flossie Benton Rogers