Yesterday I posted a picture of a Rock Formation that has been dubbed "Lake Michigan Stonehenge" this is by no means the only site or odd thing that doesn't align with common history as presented regarding the history of North America. I encourage people to look into it and other oddities of history themselves and come to their own conclusions. -TAO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3in0C_pakcQ&t=166s
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A Mysterious Underwater Stonehenge Has Been Found Underneath Lake Michigan
Archaeologists searching for shipwrecks and artifacts in the depths of Lake Michigan ran into a surprising find when they discovered this boulder with what a...
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Personification of the gods
Our gods are terrifying, yet beautiful, loving, yet indifferent, powerful, yet have weaknesses and through all of our attempts to describe and define them, they are as close to us as our mother, father, sisters or brothers.
They are part of our extended family, and deserve the affection reserved for our kin.
Like us, they have wants, desires, contempts, and dislikes. This does not make them less god-like, it just makes us more so like them. Their stories bear witness to this, and by them we can be seen as god-kin.
Taranis and Thor can be felt in the moment between the thunderclap and a lightning strike, the buildup of raw power right before a crashing down of destruction from on high. This is relatable to the pure anger coursing through the veins right before releasing the fury upon a foe.
Our gods are terrifying, yet beautiful, loving, yet indifferent, powerful, yet have weaknesses and through all of our attempts to describe and define them, they are as close to us as our mother, father, sisters or brothers.
They are part of our extended family, and deserve the affection reserved for our kin.
Like us, they have wants, desires, contempts, and dislikes. This does not make them less god-like, it just makes us more so like them. Their stories bear witness to this, and by them we can be seen as god-kin.
Taranis and Thor can be felt in the moment between the thunderclap and a lightning strike, the buildup of raw power right before a crashing down of destruction from on high. This is relatable to the pure anger coursing through the veins right before releasing the fury upon a foe.
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Áine and Freyja is felt through the love a husband has for his wife, or lovers fawning over each other, hopelessly lost in each others eyes. This happens every day for our people and is one of the most wonderful (and miserable) experiences.
Goibniu watches over the craftsman who forges through fire, and welcomes the stranger into the home. Our people are industrious and welcome others in to rest from the long road and a meal to loosen the belt a notch or two.
All of these gods are incarnations of an aspect of the Hyperborean race, and can be seen as an “archetype”, but I see them as what they are.. gods of their respective domains.
It is easy to overlook how one is being formed in connection to god or goddess, and the physical changes that we undergo while employed in a hobby or job in relation to a specific deity.
Goibniu watches over the craftsman who forges through fire, and welcomes the stranger into the home. Our people are industrious and welcome others in to rest from the long road and a meal to loosen the belt a notch or two.
All of these gods are incarnations of an aspect of the Hyperborean race, and can be seen as an “archetype”, but I see them as what they are.. gods of their respective domains.
It is easy to overlook how one is being formed in connection to god or goddess, and the physical changes that we undergo while employed in a hobby or job in relation to a specific deity.
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Brewers who are large and barrel-chested are like Sucellos, the Gaulish god of alcohol.
Military and law-enforcement embody Tyr, god of law and justice, although living your life in opposition to forces opposing your folk is truly being in communion with the vengeful god.
There are many other great examples of how we are literally demigods, who have yet to live up to our full potential. Once we come to terms with that and live up to our full potential, we are on our way to possible deification.
Live to the fullest, Hyperborean. We are the children of gods.
Military and law-enforcement embody Tyr, god of law and justice, although living your life in opposition to forces opposing your folk is truly being in communion with the vengeful god.
There are many other great examples of how we are literally demigods, who have yet to live up to our full potential. Once we come to terms with that and live up to our full potential, we are on our way to possible deification.
Live to the fullest, Hyperborean. We are the children of gods.
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A sure sign of spring here in Maine is the return of the barred owl! These owls have a very unique vocalization, the "who-cooks-for-you" call. The first time I heard it, I had no idea what was happening. lol I had no idea owls made sounds like this.
Now the barred owl is my favorite! There were two of them talking back and forth in the woods around 3 o'clock this morning. Such an amazing sound which always makes me so happy! I love the barred owl! - Myo B.
Now the barred owl is my favorite! There were two of them talking back and forth in the woods around 3 o'clock this morning. Such an amazing sound which always makes me so happy! I love the barred owl! - Myo B.
internet is up and down so there will be a delay on todays podcast -CG
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Lady With Flowers. Leopold Schmutzler (German, 1864-1940).
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Lullaby (1873). William-Adolphe Bouguereau (French, 1825-1905).
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Fog Riders (Nobelreiter) (1896). Albert Welti (Swiss, 1862-1912).
Rhiannon “The Great Queen” “The Night Queen” “The Divine Queen” “The Otherworld Maiden” is a Welsh goddess who features in the epic the Mabinogion. Rhiannon showed herself to be a regal, cunning, and powerful figure, as well as a goddess of the Otherworld and death. She possesses birds that can wake the dead or put the living to sleep. As well as a horse that can travel between realms. In the Welsh epic she appears to Pwyll, a King, in a dream as a golden goddess with intentions to marry him, though this is partly to avoid her marriage to Gwawl who had tricked her into engagement. Rhiannon appears in the physical realm upon a white horse and surrounded by birds. Pwyll tries to chase her down but she is consistently ahead of him despite never seeming to increase her gait. It is only when he calls out for her that she stops and allows him to catch up. She introduces herself and explains he had been unable to catch her until that point as he hadn't asked. The two were married and Rhiannon bestowed many splendid gifts to Pwyll's court. Their marriage also cemented Pwyll's at the time shaky kingship. In marrying Pwyll Rhiannon had legitimized his sovereignty over the land and it's people. However, her marriage to Pwyll was not to be an easy one. She did not bear children for three years and as a result rumors of her being a wicked sorceress began to spread in the interim.
When Rhiannon finally bore a son the child disappeared and Rhiannon was framed and accused of having eaten her child by the child's maidservants. She was then sentenced by Pwyll to act as the gatekeeper of his castle and to sit beside the stables with a collar and offer to give people rides to wherever they wanted like a horse. Though her punishment was unjust she bore it with dignity and due to her beauty and grace no one would take her up on her offer to carry them where they wished to go. Meanwhile, the creature who had kidnapped Rhiannon's child had been stealing foals every May Eve from the house of Teyrnon. Teyrnon's beautiful mare had been having her foals stolen by a clawed hand and it was only when Teyrnon saw the hand and cut if off that it was stopped, after attacking the creature Teyrnon discovered Rhiannon's child and adopted it. The boy had a natural affinity for horses and looked remarkably like Pwyll. Teyrnon eventually brought the boy to court and told his story, Rhiannon was exonerated and named her son Pryderi (Worry). Pwyll died sometime after these events and Rhiannon married Manawydan, this marriage was a much happier one for her.
Rhiannon's legend has become increasingly popular over the years even becoming the influence for popular musicians into the modern day. While she is made into a faerie or a magical queen in the Mabinogion her status as a goddess is clear. She is of the Otherworld, the realms of spirits, the dead, and the gods. Her affinity for horses especially white ones has become her defining characteristic and echoes of her worship have been noted by many in Great Britain. From the haunting mumming tradition of the Mari Lwyd to the Uffington White Horse a massive chalk horse in Oxfordshire have been tied to Rhiannon. While the legend of Lady Godiva's ride has been said to find it's true origins in the myth of The Great Queen Rhiannon. This Otherworld Maiden holds dominion over sovereignty and kingship, she honors and respects nobility and demands it of those who wish to associate with her. In this way she is found in our women's demand for nobility and strength in our men and people at large. She is present in the strength of the wise woman, the regal demeanor of kings, she connects the people to the land and in the hands of a poor ruler the land may go to waste before the great horse goddess. For the land and the people are one, and the king is meant to be the best of their people, what does Rhiannon see in the hands of a king? A great ruler or a pompous fool? The land tells whether she rejoices or weeps.
When Rhiannon finally bore a son the child disappeared and Rhiannon was framed and accused of having eaten her child by the child's maidservants. She was then sentenced by Pwyll to act as the gatekeeper of his castle and to sit beside the stables with a collar and offer to give people rides to wherever they wanted like a horse. Though her punishment was unjust she bore it with dignity and due to her beauty and grace no one would take her up on her offer to carry them where they wished to go. Meanwhile, the creature who had kidnapped Rhiannon's child had been stealing foals every May Eve from the house of Teyrnon. Teyrnon's beautiful mare had been having her foals stolen by a clawed hand and it was only when Teyrnon saw the hand and cut if off that it was stopped, after attacking the creature Teyrnon discovered Rhiannon's child and adopted it. The boy had a natural affinity for horses and looked remarkably like Pwyll. Teyrnon eventually brought the boy to court and told his story, Rhiannon was exonerated and named her son Pryderi (Worry). Pwyll died sometime after these events and Rhiannon married Manawydan, this marriage was a much happier one for her.
Rhiannon's legend has become increasingly popular over the years even becoming the influence for popular musicians into the modern day. While she is made into a faerie or a magical queen in the Mabinogion her status as a goddess is clear. She is of the Otherworld, the realms of spirits, the dead, and the gods. Her affinity for horses especially white ones has become her defining characteristic and echoes of her worship have been noted by many in Great Britain. From the haunting mumming tradition of the Mari Lwyd to the Uffington White Horse a massive chalk horse in Oxfordshire have been tied to Rhiannon. While the legend of Lady Godiva's ride has been said to find it's true origins in the myth of The Great Queen Rhiannon. This Otherworld Maiden holds dominion over sovereignty and kingship, she honors and respects nobility and demands it of those who wish to associate with her. In this way she is found in our women's demand for nobility and strength in our men and people at large. She is present in the strength of the wise woman, the regal demeanor of kings, she connects the people to the land and in the hands of a poor ruler the land may go to waste before the great horse goddess. For the land and the people are one, and the king is meant to be the best of their people, what does Rhiannon see in the hands of a king? A great ruler or a pompous fool? The land tells whether she rejoices or weeps.
As promised the 3rd and final Celtic god for March. Three goddesses won the polls fitting for the Mythological group with the most focus on Triple goddesses of Europe, and honestly that's a high bar with the amount of Trio's we have. I'll be posting a few more deities between now and Easter from other pantheons and groups we have Easter, Witches Night, and May Day all coming up so I'm looking forward to posting a bit about that over the coming month.-TAO
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The Stirling Wolf legend, Scotland. Legend is told that in the 9th century, the town of Stirling was about to be raided by the invading Danes (vikings) under the cover of darkness. They stumbled upon a pack of wolves who began howling, alerting the town guard and saving the town.
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Alpine Scene (1865). Gustave Doré (French, 1832-1883).