The Story of the Seven Swans of Virtue
by About the Story of the Seven Swans of Virtue: As we approach the cross-quarter holiday of Samhain, it’s a great opportunity to dive into ancient …
Category: Mythic Symbols
Mythical Mashups: Symbolic Meaning of Winged Creatures
Exploring the Meaning of Winged Creatures in Myth and Legend This week’s symbolic topic brings us to the meaning of wings…specifically, the symbolic meaning of …
Meaning of the Uroboros
Exploring Uroboros Meaning (or Ouroboros): Cycles and Oneness on a Symbolic Level I’ve always marveled at the symbolic meaning of the Uroboros (also spelled Ouroboros). …
The Seven Norse Symbols: Gifts for the Gods
Exploring the treasures and seven Norse symbols from the dwarves: Once upon a time in Norse myth, there were seven precious and magical gifts presented …
Gorgon Meaning and the Story of Medusa
Setting the Record Straight on Gorgon Meaning and Medusa Exploring Gorgon Meaning and the Story of Medusa: Did you ever see the 1981 version of Clash …
Symbolic Meaning of Myths
Exploring the Symbolic Meaning of Myths An overview of the symbolic meaning of myths: Myths are jam-packed with symbolic levels that once acknowledged, can have …
Chthonic Creatures and Symbolic Chthonic Meaning
Symbolic chthonic meaning at its simplest is: Anything that dwells beneath the surface, underground or beneath the earth. The term chthonic (pronounced as “THON-ick” and …
Meaning of Halcyon Days: The Bird, The Myth, The Memories
Halcyon days. That’s what’s on my mind lately. I started thinking about the meaning of halcyon days because I’ve been in a funk lately. I’ve …
Symbolism of Winged Horses
I can’t talk about winged horse meaning or symbolism of winged horses without mentioning a childhood favorite, Luno. When I was a kid, I loved …
Norse God Odin Meaning
Going Old-School: Norse God Odin Meaning and Insights If pressed to make a choice, I’d say the Norse god Odin is one of my favorite …
Symbolic Turtle Legends Like the World Turtle and Turtle Island
Symbolic Turtle Legends Like the World Turtle and Turtle Island Symbolic turtle legends and meanings are fascinating and crop up in many cultures. According to …
Symbolic Chimera Meaning
Exploring Symbolic Chimera Meaning What is a chimera? Exploring Chimera meaning This article comes from someone who asked me a question about chimera. Here is …
The Story of Psyche Meaning
The Symbolism of the Story Psyche and Psyche Meaning The story of Psyche meaning is filled with lessons about listening to our inner intuition and …
Symbolic Meaning of the Phoenix
Fascinating Symbolic Meaning of the Phoenix The symbolic meaning of the phoenix is about renewal. The phoenix is about overcoming darkness and rising to the …
Sword Symbolism
Sword Symbolism in Cultural History Exploring Sword Symbolism As an alchemical symbol the sword is a symbol of purification. Here we experience the metaphorical sword cleanly piercing …
Staff of Asclepius Tattoo Ideas
The Staff of Asclepius Meaning and Tattoo Ideas Staff of Asclepius Tattoo Ideas Whether you’re looking for a dynamic tattoo, or just want to know more …
Psychic Meaning
Psyche, Psychic Meaning, and Butterfly Lessons Psychic Meaning To tackle the meaning of anything, it’s a good idea to start from the ground up. In …
Phoenix Meaning For Tattoo Ideas
Phoenix Meaning for Tattoo Ideas Symbolic Phoenix Meaning for Tattoo Ideas When it comes to tattoo ideas, the phoenix is an awesome go-to symbol. I mean, …
