AUðUMBLA •

Auðumbla is a primeval cow. The primordial frost jötunn Ymir fed from her milk, and over the course of three days she licked away the salty rime rocks and revealed Búri, grandfather of the gods and brothers Odin, Vili and Vé. The creature is solely attested in the Prose Edda, composed in the 13th century by Icelander Snorri Sturluson. Scholars identify her as stemming from a very early stratum of Germanic mythology, and ultimately belonging to larger complex of primordial bovines or cow-associated goddesses.

Holy cow🌚

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AEOLUS • GOD OF WINDS

When Aeolus, "Lord of the Winds," first appeared in the literary tradition, he was a mortal favored by the gods and living on the island of Acolia with his family. It was there that the hero Odysseus encountered him, according to Homer. In the passage of time, however, Aeolus came to be viewed as a god who controlled all of the winds.

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THE DARVAZA SIGIL & THE DOOR TO HELL

The Darvaza sigil, also known as the Door to Hell, is a flaming crater in Turkmenistan that has been burning for decades. It is a natural gas field that collapsed into a crater, and the fire was lit to prevent the spread of methane gas. The sigil could represent the eternal flame, the power of nature, or the struggle between humanity and the environment. Some may also see it as a symbol of destruction and wastefulness. Overall, its meaning can depend on the perspective and beliefs of the individual.

#Turkmenistan #Asia