Sacred Mythological Animals of Japan and Their Meanings
by Enter the enchanting world of Japanese mythology, where ancient legends and mystical creatures come to life. From soaring phoenixes to fantastic dragons, Japan’s mythological animals …
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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 …
Native American Hawk and Crow Meaning and Stories
Native American culture is rich with symbolism, stories and ceremonies. Animals, especially birds like hawks and crows, are a central part of these teachings. Each …
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 …
What is Saturnalia?
I love the history of Saturnalia. It represents a raucous, wild time of celebrating a special time of year. It’s symbolism is steeped in railing …
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 …
The Secret Life of Nagas and Naga Meaning
Naga Meaning : Ancient Serpents with Big Symbolism Exploring Naga Meaning and Cultural Symbolism of Snakes: If you’ve been following my work for any length …
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 …
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 got a question from a reader about the symbolism of winged horses. Of course, I knew some basic insights, and was familiar with common …
Celtic Gods And Goddesses
Symbolism of Celtic Gods and Goddesses: Celtic gods and goddesses serve as powerful symbols within the Celtic culture. They are representative of a stronger, higher …