As I write this, an owl hoots in the distance, probably from the vicinity of the graveyard up the hill. Totally fitting. The approach of autumn brings renewed brisk energy and ambition, plus a desire to be better organized and to make use of the many collected and, even created, organizational tools. How ironic that… Continue reading Fae Friday: Mother Goddess Modron
Tag: Welsh mythology
Fae Friday: Secrets of Harvest Goddess Modron
Name: Modron Name meaning: Divine Mother Home: Wales, Cotswolds, Cirencester, region of Hadrian’s Wall Power: Harvest goddess, mother goddess, fertility deity, abundance, healing Meaning: fruition of the harvest, the autumn equinox, equality of day and night / light and dark Symbols: grain, nuts, leaves, acorns, wreaths, apples, grapes, wine, gourds, cornucopia, marigolds Folk customs: harvest… Continue reading Fae Friday: Secrets of Harvest Goddess Modron
Mythic Monday: Geetoes by Flossie Benton Rogers
Worldwide, the word fairy can refer to many different types of mysterious, supernatural beings. The Geetoe is a type of Welsh fairy creature with the head of a horse and the body of a goat. Another name for the Geetoe is Gitto. It is also sometimes called Gryphon, Griffin, and Griffith. These creatures possess the… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Geetoes by Flossie Benton Rogers