The goddesses featured today are less well known than many other goddesses of the world. I am pleased to cast attention to these unsung heroines of our past times. Amaunet– Egyptian goddess of the mysterious primordial waters at the time of creation. The female counterpart of the hidden god Amun, she is often shown with… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 13 Unsung Goddesses
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Mythic Monday: Churn Milk Peg
Have you ever felt a sharp pinch while picking a nut off a tree? Chances are Churn Milk Peg was the culprit. A diminutive English fairy hag, her primary job is to protect nuts from being picked before they are ripe, particularly by naughty children. Churn Milk Peg actually does a good turn for children,… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Churn Milk Peg
Mythic Monday: Praise the Plough
Plough Monday is the first Monday after January 6th or Twelfth Night. A centuries old agricultural celebration in England, it commemorated the day that farmers returned to work for the winter ploughing season after the holy days of Christmas. In some villages, particularly in northern and eastern England, a rowdy procession of young men dragged… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Praise the Plough