Gods and Goddesses
Persephone: Goddess of Spring, Shadows & Returning Light Persephone is one of those goddesses whose story manages to be both beautiful and complicated. She is associated with spring flowers and new growth, yet she is also Queen of the Underworld. In other words, Persephone knows a thing or two about life, death, transformation – and […]
The Goddess Diana: Lady of the Moon, Forest and Wild Things If you’ve ever felt particularly at home under a moonlit sky, wandered through a quiet forest and felt that you were somewhere a little bit magical, or simply preferred the company of trees to a crowded room, you may find something to appreciate about
Frau Holle: The Goddess Who Knows When You’ve Been Working Hard If you’ve ever wished for a goddess who appreciates a tidy house, a good loaf of bread, and a little help from the natural world, you might want to get acquainted with Frau Holle. Frau Holle – also known as Holda or Hulda –
Danu: The Mother of the Tuatha Dé Danann If you spend much time exploring Celtic mythology, sooner or later you’ll come across Danu – a mysterious and ancient goddess whose name is connected with one of the most important groups of beings in Irish mythology: the Tuatha Dé Danann, often translated as the “People of
The Cailleach: The Ancient Winter Goddess If you imagine winter as an ancient, wild woman with wind-tangled hair, a sharp tongue, and absolutely no patience for nonsense, you’re already getting close to the Cailleach. The Cailleach (pronounced roughly KAL-yakh) is one of the fascinating figures of Gaelic tradition. Her name is generally connected with an
Bastet: The Cat Goddess of Ancient Egypt If there is one ancient goddess who proves that cats have been running the world for thousands of years, it may well be Bastet (pronounced BAS-tet). Goddess of cats, protection, the home, women, fertility and pleasure, Bastet had a wonderfully varied role in ancient Egyptian life. Bastet began
Tailtiu: The Mother of the Harvest When we think of Lughnasadh, our thoughts often turn to Lugh, the many-talented god whose name is traditionally connected with the festival. But there is another figure at the heart of this seasonal celebration – one whose story is quieter, more bittersweet, and deeply connected with the land itself.
Lugh: The Many-Talented God of Lughnasadh When we think of Lughnasadh (pronounced roughly LOO-nuh-suh), also known as Lammas, we often picture golden fields, freshly baked bread, the first harvest, and the bittersweet realization that summer is beginning its slow journey toward autumn. The festival is traditionally associated with Lugh, one of the most important figures
Hecate: Goddess of Magic, Crossroads, and the Night (Pronounced HEK-uh-tee or HEK-at, depending on tradition.) Hecate is one of the most fascinating and beloved goddesses in modern witchcraft. Originally a goddess of ancient Greece, she has become closely associated with witches, magic, the moon, and the mysterious places where paths cross. If you’ve ever seen
The MorrÃgan – The Phantom Queen of Celtic Myth Pronounced: MOR-ree-gan (sometimes MOHR-ee-gahn) ***The MorrÃgan” uses “the” because her name isn’t just an individual name; it’s an ancient title translated from Old Irish as “Great Queen” or “Phantom Queen” (from mór meaning great/phantom, and rÃgan meaning queen). It refers to her dominant role as a
