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Beyond Fertility: Goddess Heqet’s Extensive Influence on Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Heqet reigned supreme as a symbol of fertility and childbirth. Read more Section: News Human Origins Religions Myths & Legends Africa Read Later Source Views: 0
Ancient Goddess Cults and Temple Prostitution (Video)
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
Returning Volcanic Rocks Of Pele, Ancient Fire Goddess Of Hawaii
Creation in action. That is how one Hawaiian resident describes the goddess Pele’s movement. The earth’s red blood issuing into the sky, creating new landmasses and changing the planet itself, washing it anew. It is at once a process of renewal and purification, and from the beginning of time, her force has been, and always […]
Coatlicue: Fearsome Fertility Goddess of the Aztecs
Coatlicue was one of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon. Not only was she the goddess of fertility, but she also gave birth to Huitzilopochtli, the Aztec god of war and the sun. Her high ranking in the pantheon doesn’t mean she received the respect she deserved, however. Many Aztec gods came to […]
Tlaltecuhtli: Fearsome Fertility Goddess of the Aztecs
Tlaltecuhtli was a Mesoamerican earth goddess predominantly worshiped by the Aztec people. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Americas Read Later Source Views: 0
Greek goddess Artemis returns humanity to the moon; NASA scraps today’s launch
NASA announced it was scrapping today’s Artemis I launch to the moon citing weather concerns and other technical challenges including a fuel leak, reported Reuters. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, tropical storm Ian is expected to hit Florida, home to the Kennedy Space Center, this week. Artemis I, an un-crewed test flight, is… […]
Hestia: Greek Goddess of the Hearth and Home
A woman stands next to a large flame, with a staff in one hand and tending to the fire with the other. This is Hestia, the Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and family. Her name literally means “hearth” or “fireplace.” Although Hestia may not be the strongest among her peers, she holds great importance […]
The Story, Symbols and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love
Freya is old Norse for “lady” and was the name given to the Norse goddess of love. Whilst she certainly sought out passion and pleasure, she was a complex character. In fact, to the Vikings she was a powerful force, a goddess on par with Odin and Thor within the legends of Norse mythology. The […]
Nyx, the Primordial Goddess of the Night
The Ancient Greek pantheon of gods is large and can be hard to keep track of. Greek mythology has seeped into pop culture in such a way that most people these days have at least a passing knowledge of the big names. Most people have heard of Zeus, Hades, and Hercules for example, courtesy of […]
Iris: Greek Rainbow Goddess and Messenger Between Heaven and Earth
Anyone interested in Greek mythology will probably tell you it’s like going down the rabbit hole. Whilst most people are familiar with the major Greek gods and myths, the Greek pantheon is nearly endless and there are so many minor major gods and goddesses. And some of the least known gods and goddesses played outsized […]
Don’t Mess with the Chaste Huntress and Greek Goddess Artemis
The ancient Greek goddess Artemis was many things to many people. A huntress, virgin, midwife, twin, independent woman, protector, plague-bearer… the list goes on and on. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
Greek Goddess Rhea: Mother of the Gods & Queen of the Titans
Rhea is one of the most important ancient Greek gods. Although a Titan, she was responsible for both the birth and survival of the most famous Greek Gods such as Zeus and Hera. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
8,000-Year-Old Yarmukian Mother Goddess Unearthed
An 8,000-year-old “Mother Goddess” figurine has been uncovered at a Neolithic site in Israel. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
7,500-year-old Juniper Stump Is Believed Oldest Goddess Asherah Idol
Archaeologists excavating an ancient cemetery in Israel have uncovered an idol which they believe dates the worship of the goddess Asherah back an incredible 7,500 years. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Views: 0
Memories Of An Ancient Goddess At Sintra’s Mountain Of The Moon
Nothing about magical and mysterious Sintra is straightforward, including its name. Sintra can refer to a small town in western Portugal, a short distance north and west of Lisbon, or the large and populous municipality that surrounds it, or finally the Serra de Sintra , also known as The Mountain of the Moon, on whose […]
Foot of ancient Greek goddess makes its way to Athens museum from Palermo
It’s only the size of a shoebox, carved with the broken-off foot of an ancient Greek goddess. But Greece hopes the 2,500-year-old marble fragment, which arrived Monday on loan from an Italian museum, may help resolve one of the world’s thorniest cultural heritage disputes and lead to the reunification in Athens of all surviving Parthenon […]
Cappadocia, Enchanted Land of Khepat, Ancient Anatolia’s Mother Goddess
Cappadocia in central Anatolia/Turkey presents an ancient scenery mesmerizing the mind and captivating the imagination, where Khepat, the Mother Goddess, carved a fairy tale landscape against the backdrop of Mount Erciyes, called ‘Harkasos’ during the Hittite era , meaning Gods of Mountains. The etymological root of the name Cappadocia derives from ‘Khepatukh’, (Khepat meaning Mother […]
The Goddess of Rauhnächte
From Řαvη⊕βrαηη Frigg is the name used in the North (Scandinavia), Holla/Frau Holle/Holda in Germany and Perchta in parts of southern Germany and Austria. Frigg/Holle uses a spindle to spin the thread of destiny. The thread is used by the Norns to weave the Wyrd, the destiny of mankind. The Norns are allowed to weave […]