Symbolic Archetypes and Meaning
by Symbolic archetypes are symbols or patterns embedded in our culture, which can be found everywhere from TV shows to classic literature. Symbolic archetypes are so …
Category: Mythic Symbols
12 Jungian Archetypes and Their Meanings
Jungian archetypes are a set of psychological patterns first described by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung in the early 1900s. These archetypes, which appear in different …
Moon Goddesses: Their Myths, Meanings and Moon Goddess Symbols
The moon has long been a symbol of power, mystery, and feminine energy. So, it comes as no surprise that many moon goddesses around the …
Snow Deities: Snow Gods, Snow Goddesses, and Snow Myths
Snow is one of nature’s most powerful forces, and it has been revered by cultures across the world for millennia. Snow deities (snow gods and …
Armenian Gods and Mythology
Armenian gods and mythology is a segment of cultural beliefs originating with the Armeno-Aryan people, an Indo-European nation thriving in the region of the Near …
Gaia Goddess Symbols and Meaning
The Gaia goddess is a powerful symbol of strength and vitality. She is often portrayed as a beautiful woman with long hair and a flowing …
The God Janus Meaning and Symbols
The concept of the god Janus has been around for centuries. The god is depicted as having two faces, looking both forward and backward at …
The Mythology of Zodiac Signs
by You probably know your sun sign (you know, the one you look up in a newspaper to read your horoscope). However, you might not be …
The Secret Life of Astrology, Mythology, and the Planets
Astrology and mythology go together like traffic and weather. In fact, astrology’s origins are deeply tied with various mythologies around the world as a way …
Mythological Mashups: Hybrid Creatures in Myth and Lore
At the time of this writing, Halloween (All Hallows Eve, Samhain, All Saint’s Day – whatever name you call the holidays on or around October …
Myths and Symbolism of the Goddess Hestia
I’ve been thinking a lot about hearth and home these days. What makes a home? What imbues that sense of rootedness and connectedness within us …
The Story of the Seven Swans of Virtue
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 …
Mythical Mashups: Symbolic Meaning of Winged Creatures
Exploring the Meaning of Winged Creatures in Myth and Legend I wanted to address the symbolic topic of the meaning of wings…specifically, the symbolic meaning …
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 …