Saturday, October 04, 2003
Myths of the day...
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Persephone: Queen Of The Underworld
Saturday, October 04, 2003
Persephone (pur-SEF-uh-nee) Beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Carried off to the Underworld by Hades. Sometimes considered an Olympian. She paroled Sisyphus from the Underworld. Peirithous and Theseus attempted to abduct her.
Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was the goddess of springtime and, after her abduction by Hades she became his wife and Queen of the underworld for six months of each year. The mint and pomegranate is sacred to her.
Persephone is the goddess of the underworld in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Persephone was such a beautiful girl that everyone loved her, even Hades wanted her for himself. When she was a little girl, she and the Oceanids were collecting flowers on the plain of Enna, when suddenly the earth opened and Hades rose up from the gap and abducted her. None but Zeus had noticed it. Broken-hearted, Demeter wandered the earth, looking for her daughter until Helios, the all-seeing, revealed what had happened. Demeter was so angry that she withdrew herself in loneliness, and all fertility on earth stopped. Finally, Zeus sent Hermes down to Hades to make him release Persephone. Hades grudgingly agreed, but before she went back he gave Persephone a pomegranate to eat, thus she would always be connected to his realm and had to stay there one-third of the year.
# posted by corbid @ 5:07 PM
Runes of the Day
Raido
This rune represents travel or movement. This can mean a journey through life itself, a pilgrimage, quest or a spiritual one towards enlightenment. It can mean information in the form of a message both received and given. Changes will operate at all levels when this Rune appears.
Isa
This rune represents freezing, coolness within friendships or relationships, inactivity, stagnation and waiting. Your plans may have to be put on hold or remain as they are until a more favourable time. Patience will be needed.
# posted by corbid @ 5:02 PM
Persephone (pur-SEF-uh-nee) Beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Carried off to the Underworld by Hades. Sometimes considered an Olympian. She paroled Sisyphus from the Underworld. Peirithous and Theseus attempted to abduct her.
Persephone is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was the goddess of springtime and, after her abduction by Hades she became his wife and Queen of the underworld for six months of each year. The mint and pomegranate is sacred to her.
Persephone is the goddess of the underworld in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Zeus and Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Persephone was such a beautiful girl that everyone loved her, even Hades wanted her for himself. When she was a little girl, she and the Oceanids were collecting flowers on the plain of Enna, when suddenly the earth opened and Hades rose up from the gap and abducted her. None but Zeus had noticed it. Broken-hearted, Demeter wandered the earth, looking for her daughter until Helios, the all-seeing, revealed what had happened. Demeter was so angry that she withdrew herself in loneliness, and all fertility on earth stopped. Finally, Zeus sent Hermes down to Hades to make him release Persephone. Hades grudgingly agreed, but before she went back he gave Persephone a pomegranate to eat, thus she would always be connected to his realm and had to stay there one-third of the year.
# posted by corbid @ 5:07 PM
Runes of the Day
Raido
This rune represents travel or movement. This can mean a journey through life itself, a pilgrimage, quest or a spiritual one towards enlightenment. It can mean information in the form of a message both received and given. Changes will operate at all levels when this Rune appears.
Isa
This rune represents freezing, coolness within friendships or relationships, inactivity, stagnation and waiting. Your plans may have to be put on hold or remain as they are until a more favourable time. Patience will be needed.
# posted by corbid @ 5:02 PM
Ariadne Of Naxos
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Myth of the Day :Ariadne of Naxos
Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who attacked Athens after his son was murdered there. The Athenians submitted and had to sacrifice 14 youths to the Minotaur in his labyrinth every year. She fell in love with Theseus, a young man who volunteered to come and kill the Minotaur, and helped him by giving him a magic sword and a ball of thread so that he could easily find his way out. She ran away with Theseus after he achieved his goal. But he left her sleeping on the island of Naxos, and Dionysus wedded her himself.
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Tarot Cards Of The Day:
Ace of Stones: Health. Prosperity. Beauty. Good weather.
Five of Stones (Material Difficulty): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation.
hmmm...opposites...
Myth of the Day :Ariadne of Naxos
Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who attacked Athens after his son was murdered there. The Athenians submitted and had to sacrifice 14 youths to the Minotaur in his labyrinth every year. She fell in love with Theseus, a young man who volunteered to come and kill the Minotaur, and helped him by giving him a magic sword and a ball of thread so that he could easily find his way out. She ran away with Theseus after he achieved his goal. But he left her sleeping on the island of Naxos, and Dionysus wedded her himself.
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Tarot Cards Of The Day:
Ace of Stones: Health. Prosperity. Beauty. Good weather.
Five of Stones (Material Difficulty): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation.
hmmm...opposites...
Psyche
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
"O foolish Psyche, is it thus you repay my love? After having disobeyed my mother's commands and made you my wife, will you think me a monster and cut off my head? But go; return to your sisters, whose advice you seem to think preferable to mine. I inflict no other punishment on you than to leave you for ever. Love cannot dwell with suspicion." So saying, he fled away, leaving poor Psyche prostrate on the ground, filling the place with mournful lamentations.
# posted by corbid @ 11:26 PM
Tarot Cards of the day:
Strength: Inner strength. Love and gentleness. Confidence. Ability to give love.
Seven of Wands (Courage): Courage and daring - possibly, the courage to retreat. Using one's power for transformation.
# posted by corbid @ 11:26 PM
Bulfinch's Mythology, The Age of Fable - Chapter 11: CUPID AND PSYCHE
# posted by corbid @ 11:25 PM
"O foolish Psyche, is it thus you repay my love? After having disobeyed my mother's commands and made you my wife, will you think me a monster and cut off my head? But go; return to your sisters, whose advice you seem to think preferable to mine. I inflict no other punishment on you than to leave you for ever. Love cannot dwell with suspicion." So saying, he fled away, leaving poor Psyche prostrate on the ground, filling the place with mournful lamentations.
# posted by corbid @ 11:26 PM
Tarot Cards of the day:
Strength: Inner strength. Love and gentleness. Confidence. Ability to give love.
Seven of Wands (Courage): Courage and daring - possibly, the courage to retreat. Using one's power for transformation.
# posted by corbid @ 11:26 PM
Bulfinch's Mythology, The Age of Fable - Chapter 11: CUPID AND PSYCHE
# posted by corbid @ 11:25 PM
Brunhilde
Myth of the Day (Norse)
Brunhilde:
A mighty female warrior, one of the Valkyries, and a heroine from the German epics, especially in the Nibelungen saga, in which she is a Icelandic princess. She defied Odin and in punishment he imprisoned her within a ring of fire on earth, decreeing that there she would remain until a brave hero rescued her. Siegfied (Sigurd) braved the fire, broke her charmed sleep, and fell in love with her. He gave her the ring, Andvarinaut, unaware of its curse. Eventually she kills herself when she learns that Sigurd had betrayed her with another woman (Gudrun), not knowing he had been bewitched into doing so by Grimhild.
"Brunhilde." Encyclopedia Mythica.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/b/brunhilde.html
[Accessed September 29th, 2003.]
# posted by corbid @ 8:31 AM
Brunhilde:
A mighty female warrior, one of the Valkyries, and a heroine from the German epics, especially in the Nibelungen saga, in which she is a Icelandic princess. She defied Odin and in punishment he imprisoned her within a ring of fire on earth, decreeing that there she would remain until a brave hero rescued her. Siegfied (Sigurd) braved the fire, broke her charmed sleep, and fell in love with her. He gave her the ring, Andvarinaut, unaware of its curse. Eventually she kills herself when she learns that Sigurd had betrayed her with another woman (Gudrun), not knowing he had been bewitched into doing so by Grimhild.
"Brunhilde." Encyclopedia Mythica.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/b/brunhilde.html
[Accessed September 29th, 2003.]
# posted by corbid @ 8:31 AM
Pan
Classical Deity of the day:Pan
The Greek god of shepherds and flocks, who was especially popular in Arcadia. He is a son of the god Hermes. He was depicted as a satyr with a reed pipe, a shepherd's crook and a branch of pine or crown of pine needles. He had a wrinkled face with a very prominent chin. On his forehead were two horns and his body was hairy. He was a swift runner and climbed rocks with ease. Pan belonged to the retinue of Dionysus. Pan was also a god of fertility, unbridled male sexuality and carnal desire. He chased nymphs through the forests and mountains in the shape of a goat. Pan was not very liked by the other Greek gods.
"Pan." Encyclopedia Mythica.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/p/pan.html
[Accessed September 25th, 2003.]
The Greek god of shepherds and flocks, who was especially popular in Arcadia. He is a son of the god Hermes. He was depicted as a satyr with a reed pipe, a shepherd's crook and a branch of pine or crown of pine needles. He had a wrinkled face with a very prominent chin. On his forehead were two horns and his body was hairy. He was a swift runner and climbed rocks with ease. Pan belonged to the retinue of Dionysus. Pan was also a god of fertility, unbridled male sexuality and carnal desire. He chased nymphs through the forests and mountains in the shape of a goat. Pan was not very liked by the other Greek gods.
"Pan." Encyclopedia Mythica.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/p/pan.html
[Accessed September 25th, 2003.]
Circe
Circe
by Marc Mangum
Circe, daughter of the sun, was a sorceress best known for her ability to turn men into animals with her magic wand. The daughter of Perse and Helios, and whose daughter is Aega (goddess of the sun) she is remembered for her encounter with Odysseus and his men, and renowned for her knowledge of magic and poisonous herbs.
When Odysseus and his men landed in Aeaea, his crew later met with Circe and were turned into pigs. Circe's spells however had no effect on Odysseus who earlier was given an herb by Hermes to resist her power. Circe realizing she was powerless over him lifted the spell from the crew and welcomed them in her home. After about a year when Odysseus leaves she warns them of the sirens they will encounter on their journey. Circe and Odysseus also bore a child together named Telegonus who later ruled over the Tyrsenians.
Circe also has the powers for spiritual purification as she purifies the Argonauts for the murder of Apsyrtus.
"Circe." Encyclopedia Mythica.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/c/circe.html
[Accessed September 23rd, 2003.]
by Marc Mangum
Circe, daughter of the sun, was a sorceress best known for her ability to turn men into animals with her magic wand. The daughter of Perse and Helios, and whose daughter is Aega (goddess of the sun) she is remembered for her encounter with Odysseus and his men, and renowned for her knowledge of magic and poisonous herbs.
When Odysseus and his men landed in Aeaea, his crew later met with Circe and were turned into pigs. Circe's spells however had no effect on Odysseus who earlier was given an herb by Hermes to resist her power. Circe realizing she was powerless over him lifted the spell from the crew and welcomed them in her home. After about a year when Odysseus leaves she warns them of the sirens they will encounter on their journey. Circe and Odysseus also bore a child together named Telegonus who later ruled over the Tyrsenians.
Circe also has the powers for spiritual purification as she purifies the Argonauts for the murder of Apsyrtus.
"Circe." Encyclopedia Mythica.
http://www.pantheon.org/articles/c/circe.html
[Accessed September 23rd, 2003.]
Dionysus
Mythological Figure of the Day: Dionysus
Also known as the Roman god, Bacchus. God of wine, agriculture and fertility. Central figure in the Eleusian Mysteries (along with the Earth Goddess Demeter.) Dionysus was also the god of intoxication and of Dramatic arts. He is something of a mysterious and Christlike figure about whom stories are varied and conflicting. Among the myths told of Dionysus are the following: He was the son of Zeus and Semele (a mortal woman.) Semele was struck dead upon seeing Zeus in all his thunderous glory, and Zeus then gestated the unborn Dionysus in his thigh. Thus is he known as "twice born." Dionysus is said to have, upon adulthood, undergone a journey to the underworld where he successfully pled for his mother's return to the mortal world. There are stories of his wanderings before officially being accepted as an Olympian god, presumably due to his mortal lineage. There are several in which entire cities are destroyed or reduced to intoxicated madness after failure to acknowledge the divinity of Dionysus. There is a very strange tale in particular in which a disguised Dionysus is a passenger aboard a ship whose crew bear him ill will. He beseeches Zeus to come to his aid and the elder god sends such a violent storm that all aboard are forced to abandon the vessel. Rather than allow them to drown, Dionysus transforms them all into dolphins. Dionysus is also said to have rescued Ariadne when she was abandoned by Theseus and to have made her his lover and consort. The Maneads were the mythical madwomen who worshipped in the service of Dionysus in his capacity as god of wine. They are said to have roamed the wilds in intoxicated mania, ripping men limb from limb and devouring them. It was a band of Maneads who were responsible for the death of Orpheus, after they heard his lament for dead Eurydice.
(Culled from several sources as well as my own recollections)
# posted by corbid @ 3:50 AM
Also known as the Roman god, Bacchus. God of wine, agriculture and fertility. Central figure in the Eleusian Mysteries (along with the Earth Goddess Demeter.) Dionysus was also the god of intoxication and of Dramatic arts. He is something of a mysterious and Christlike figure about whom stories are varied and conflicting. Among the myths told of Dionysus are the following: He was the son of Zeus and Semele (a mortal woman.) Semele was struck dead upon seeing Zeus in all his thunderous glory, and Zeus then gestated the unborn Dionysus in his thigh. Thus is he known as "twice born." Dionysus is said to have, upon adulthood, undergone a journey to the underworld where he successfully pled for his mother's return to the mortal world. There are stories of his wanderings before officially being accepted as an Olympian god, presumably due to his mortal lineage. There are several in which entire cities are destroyed or reduced to intoxicated madness after failure to acknowledge the divinity of Dionysus. There is a very strange tale in particular in which a disguised Dionysus is a passenger aboard a ship whose crew bear him ill will. He beseeches Zeus to come to his aid and the elder god sends such a violent storm that all aboard are forced to abandon the vessel. Rather than allow them to drown, Dionysus transforms them all into dolphins. Dionysus is also said to have rescued Ariadne when she was abandoned by Theseus and to have made her his lover and consort. The Maneads were the mythical madwomen who worshipped in the service of Dionysus in his capacity as god of wine. They are said to have roamed the wilds in intoxicated mania, ripping men limb from limb and devouring them. It was a band of Maneads who were responsible for the death of Orpheus, after they heard his lament for dead Eurydice.
(Culled from several sources as well as my own recollections)
# posted by corbid @ 3:50 AM
Myth of the day
Sisyphus:
In Greek mythology Sisyphus (pronounced "sis'-i-fuhs"), the sly son of Aeolus and king of Corinth, outwitted even Death. When Death came to get him, Sisyphus bound him in chains, preventing everyone from dying until Zeus rescued Death. Sisyphus then went to Hades, having instructed his wife to give him an improper burial. He was allowed to return to Earth in order to settle this matter, but refused to return to Hades. When Death finally claimed him, Sisyphus was condemned eternally to roll a heavy stone to the top of a hill, only to have it fall back each time.
# posted by corbid : 12:16 AM
In Greek mythology Sisyphus (pronounced "sis'-i-fuhs"), the sly son of Aeolus and king of Corinth, outwitted even Death. When Death came to get him, Sisyphus bound him in chains, preventing everyone from dying until Zeus rescued Death. Sisyphus then went to Hades, having instructed his wife to give him an improper burial. He was allowed to return to Earth in order to settle this matter, but refused to return to Hades. When Death finally claimed him, Sisyphus was condemned eternally to roll a heavy stone to the top of a hill, only to have it fall back each time.
# posted by corbid : 12:16 AM
Sisyphus
Sisyphus:
In Greek mythology Sisyphus (pronounced "sis'-i-fuhs"), the sly son of Aeolus and king of Corinth, outwitted even Death.
When Death came to get him, Sisyphus bound him in chains, preventing everyone from dying until Zeus rescued Death.
Sisyphus then went to Hades, having instructed his wife to give him an improper burial. He was allowed to return to Earth in order to settle this matter, but refused to return to Hades.
When Death finally claimed him, Sisyphus was condemned eternally to roll a heavy stone to the top of a hill, only to have it fall back each time.
In Greek mythology Sisyphus (pronounced "sis'-i-fuhs"), the sly son of Aeolus and king of Corinth, outwitted even Death.
When Death came to get him, Sisyphus bound him in chains, preventing everyone from dying until Zeus rescued Death.
Sisyphus then went to Hades, having instructed his wife to give him an improper burial. He was allowed to return to Earth in order to settle this matter, but refused to return to Hades.
When Death finally claimed him, Sisyphus was condemned eternally to roll a heavy stone to the top of a hill, only to have it fall back each time.
Persephone (pur-SEF-uh-nee) Beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter. Carried off to the Underworld by Hades. Sometimes considered an Olympian. She paroled Sisyphus from the Underworld. Peirithous and Theseus attempted to abduct her.
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Runes of the Day
Raido
This rune represents travel or movement. This can mean a journey through life itself, a pilgrimage, quest or a spiritual one towards enlightenment. It can mean information in the form of a message both received and given. Changes will operate at all levels when this Rune appears.
Isa
This rune represents freezing, coolness within friendships or relationships, inactivity, stagnation and waiting. Your plans may have to be put on hold or remain as they are until a more favourable time. Patience will be needed.
This rune represents travel or movement. This can mean a journey through life itself, a pilgrimage, quest or a spiritual one towards enlightenment. It can mean information in the form of a message both received and given. Changes will operate at all levels when this Rune appears.
Isa
This rune represents freezing, coolness within friendships or relationships, inactivity, stagnation and waiting. Your plans may have to be put on hold or remain as they are until a more favourable time. Patience will be needed.
Verbosity is an Onionskin
God shakes his golden curls and laughs and says
he doesn't believe in you either
there's no proof that you exist
you are too paradoxical and
insubstantial as rhetoric
meaningless as words
a house of cards
you fall at a touch
an onion,coreless
peel away to the center there is nothing
no one
you are made of air
perhaps in truth
you were never there
he doesn't believe in you either
there's no proof that you exist
you are too paradoxical and
insubstantial as rhetoric
meaningless as words
a house of cards
you fall at a touch
an onion,coreless
peel away to the center there is nothing
no one
you are made of air
perhaps in truth
you were never there
Friday, October 03, 2003
Tarot Cards Of The Day:
Ace of Stones: Health. Prosperity. Beauty. Good weather.
Five of Stones (Material Difficulty): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation.
hmmm...opposites...
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Myth of the Day :Ariadne of Naxos
Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who attacked Athens after his son was murdered there. The Athenians submitted and had to sacrifice 14 youths to the Minotaur in his labyrinth every year. She fell in love with Theseus, a young man who volunteered to come and kill the Minotaur, and helped him by giving him a magic sword and a ball of thread so that he could easily find his way out. She ran away with Theseus after he achieved his goal. But he left her sleeping on the island of Naxos, and Dionysus wedded her himself.
Ace of Stones: Health. Prosperity. Beauty. Good weather.
Five of Stones (Material Difficulty): Wintry times. Money troubles. Illness. Isolation.
hmmm...opposites...
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Myth of the Day :Ariadne of Naxos
Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete, who attacked Athens after his son was murdered there. The Athenians submitted and had to sacrifice 14 youths to the Minotaur in his labyrinth every year. She fell in love with Theseus, a young man who volunteered to come and kill the Minotaur, and helped him by giving him a magic sword and a ball of thread so that he could easily find his way out. She ran away with Theseus after he achieved his goal. But he left her sleeping on the island of Naxos, and Dionysus wedded her himself.
Wednesday, October 01, 2003
"O foolish Psyche, is it thus you repay my love? After having disobeyed my mother's commands and made you my wife, will you think me a monster and cut off my head? But go; return to your sisters, whose advice you seem to think preferable to mine. I inflict no other punishment on you than to leave you for ever. Love cannot dwell with suspicion." So saying, he fled away, leaving poor Psyche prostrate on the ground, filling the place with mournful lamentations.
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