Libra is the only constellation in the zodiac that symbolizes an object rather than a person. Libra depicts the scales of Astraea, the goddess associated with Virgo in ancient Greece. In her hands is the opportunity for justice and fairness. In her realm individuals are tried on their own merit, by their deeds, thoughts, and… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Libra by Flossie Benton Rogers
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Mythic Monday: Mermaids and Ondines
The mythology of Pisces hails from ancient Syria in the form of the mermaid goddess Atargatis, also known as the goddess of love and fertility. She is the Goddess of the Sea, akin to the later Greek Aphrodite and Roman Venus. Her lover is Hadad, and her animals are the fish and the dove. Numerous… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Mermaids and Ondines