In magic and fairy lore, salamanders are elemental fire spirits that are named after the lizard like amphibians called salamanders. In fact their appearance is identical to the amphibians. Only a person with second sight or heightened sensitivity or who is trained in the magical arts can distinguish the elementals from their biological counterparts. Salamanders… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Salamander Fae by Flossie Benton Rogers
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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: 7 Secrets of Thoth by Flossie Benton Rogers
One of the oldest of the Egyptian gods, Thoth is the beneficent deity who brought civilization to ancient Egypt. He is known as the god of magic, healing, and wisdom. He bestowed the gift of writing, and scribes owed their allegiance to him. He also invented medicine and other refinements that helped ancient Egypt develop… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 7 Secrets of Thoth by Flossie Benton Rogers