As I write this, an owl hoots in the distance, probably from the vicinity of the graveyard up the hill. Â 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