Mythic Monday: Norse Winter Goddess Skadi by Flossie Benton Rogers

You can imagine how forces of nature such as winter, snow, and ice played major roles in the tales that sprang up around the ancient hallowed deities of the far north. Living in sunny Florida all my life, such a contrasting climate always gave me pleasurable chills and a feeling of kinship with the gods… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Norse Winter Goddess Skadi by Flossie Benton Rogers

Themis’ Thirteen: 13 Dream Vacations

Let me first say that I love Florida, my birthplace and home. Many people come here on vacation, and there are all kinds of nooks and crannies in Florida I have yet to explore on weekend jaunts. As befitting a Floridian, however, my true dream vacations take place elsewhere. 1. Norway – I’ve had a… Continue reading Themis’ Thirteen: 13 Dream Vacations

Mythic Monday: Skadi, Winter Goddess

Skadi is the Norse goddess of winter and the hunt. Daughter of frost giants, some scholars maintain that Scandinavia is named after her. Skadi married the summer god Njord after choosing him from a lineup of gods. The kicker was that she had to select her future husband by looking only at the feet of… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Skadi, Winter Goddess