The post explores the origins and misconceptions about Lucifer, linking him to both Christian and Roman mythologies. It highlights the term “Satan” as meaning “adversary” and how Lucifer, associated with Venus, evolved into a fallen angel narrative.Continue Reading
Hecate is a complex deity associated with witchcraft, crossroads, and boundaries. Her origins and parentage are debated. She played a key role in Persephone’s myth and is linked to dogs, keys, and various animals.Continue Reading
While exploring Pagan themes through a book, I discovered the notion of a fourth divine aspect, the Child, adding to the conventional Triple God/Goddess framework. This aspect symbolizes youthful innocence and learning, suggesting divinity should also reflect childhood, enriching traditional depictions which typically portray deities as ageless entities.Continue Reading
The Warrior, Father, and Sage represent stages in a man’s life, paralleling the Triple Goddess of Maiden, Mother, and Crone, symbolizing growth, familial roles, and personal evolution within paganism.Continue Reading
Exploring the Triple Goddess archetype, the maiden embodies youth and potential, the mother symbolizes nurturing and strength, and the crone offers wisdom but faces societal devaluation. This contrasts with male archetypes.Continue Reading
Lilith, originating from Judaic mythology, is a figure whose story varies widely. Commonly, she’s Adam’s first wife, a demon, or a goddess. Historical and personal accounts depict her as both a protector and a malevolent entity.Continue Reading
The Goddess Hel, daughter of Loki and misunderstood caretaker of the dead in Norse myth, is neither evil nor cruel. Descriptions of her appearance vary; however, she’s known to be compassionate and powerful, wielding control over ice and possibly life and death.Continue Reading
Nyx’s Grove discusses the Greek primordial Goddess of the night, Nyx, her origins from Chaos, her many children, and a favorite myth involving her son Hypnos. The author shares a deep, personal connection with Nyx.Continue Reading
Join us at Nyx’s Grove for “Deity Deep Dive,” where we’ll explore and learn about various gods and goddesses. Share your deity interests in the comments!Continue Reading
