Originally an ancient Etruscan goddess of the fruitful earth, Anna Perenna went on to become well revered by the Romans. Her feast day is March 15, a time when spring begins to sing and green shoots stir beneath the fertile ground. During her widely celebrated festival, revelry, merrymaking, and lovemaking were expected of all devout… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Anna Perenna
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Bali’s Goddess of Fertility
On April 19th in Bali, women make temple offerings of fruit to Rangda, the Goddess of Fertility. Rangda has a chaos vibe similar to that of Durga and Kali and is feared by many people. That’s understandable, since creation and fertility are powerful forces that can also destroy. However, Rangda is also revered and sought after for the transformative powers that she… Continue reading Bali’s Goddess of Fertility