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Myths, Legends, Customs, Folklore

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Myths and Legends from Around the World.

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Myth, a story of the gods, a religious account of the beginning of the world, the creation, fundamental events, the exemplary deeds of the gods as a result of which the world, nature and culture were created together with all parts thereof and given their order, which still obtains. A myth expresses and confirms society's religious values and norms, it provides a pattern of behavior to be imitated, testifies to the efficacy of ritual with its practical ends and establishes the sanctity of cult.

Myths and legends of Babylonia and Assyria (1916)

Religion and mythology differ in scope but have overlapping aspects. Both terms refer to systems of concepts that are of high importance to a certain community, making statements concerning the supernatural or sacred. Generally, mythology is considered one component or aspect of religion. Religion is the broader term: besides mythological aspects, it includes aspects of ritual, morality, theology, and mystical experience. A given mythology is almost always associated with a certain religion such as Greek mythology with Ancient Greek religion. Disconnected from its religious system, a myth may lose its immediate relevance to the community and evolve—away from sacred importance—into a legend or folktale.

There is a complex relationship between recital of myths and enactment of rituals.

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The Ancient Origins of the Easter Bunny

Started by bridget orman. Last reply by Rosmarie Heusser Mar 24, 2024. 1 Reply 1 Like

Fluffy bunny in front of wood panel, with Easter eggs scattered on the floor In 51 B.C.E., Julius Caesar noted that people…Continue

The Magical Horse of Odin

Started by bridget orman. Last reply by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland Sep 24, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like

The Magical Horse of Odin In Norse mythology, Odin, the father of all gods, rides on an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir. This powerful and magical creature appears in both the Poetic and Prose Eddas. Images of Sleipnir have been found on stone…Continue

A Celtic Goddess

Started by bridget orman. Last reply by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland Sep 24, 2023. 1 Reply 1 Like

A Celtic Goddess Epona was a goddess of horses honored by the Celtic tribe known as the Gauls. Interestingly, she was one of the few Celtic deities who were celebrated by the Romans, and they celebrate her in an annual festival every December 18.…Continue

Herne, God of the Wild Hunt

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In British lore, Herne the Hunter is a god of vegetation, vine, and the wild hunt. Similar in many aspects to Cernunnos, Herne is…Continue

Icelanders Celebrate The End Of Christmas With Bonfires For The Elves

Started by Nada Jung. Last reply by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland Jan 20, 2023. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Today (6th of January) marks the Epiphany, which for many Christians around the world commemorates the visit of the Three…Continue

Tradition's -symbols

Started by bridget orman. Last reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA Nov 28, 2022. 1 Reply 3 Likes

Candles were another way to have an eternal flame within the home. They symbolized the light and warmth of the sun and were used to chase away evils and lure back the returning sun/son.Wreaths were also traditional in ancient times for they…Continue

Ancient Christmas traditions that are still followed in Ireland

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The candle in the window The placing of a lighted candle in the window of a house on Christmas Eve is still practiced in Ireland today. It has a number of purposes but primarily, it was a symbol of welcome to Mary and Joseph as they traveled looking…Continue

The Celtic Roots of Christmas Traditions

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The Celtic Roots of Christmas TraditionsThe roots of the Christmas traditions that we recognize today can be traced back to pre-Christian celebrations of the Winter solstice. The solstice is the twice yearly event when the sun appears to be at its…Continue

Fox stories

Started by Luna Arjuna. Last reply by Ꮙℓἇ∂ἇ Jan 24, 2022. 1 Reply 0 Likes

There are so many fine poems about foxes that I could fill the page attempting to list them all, but some of the very best include: "…Continue

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Throne carved into a tree

Started by Luna Arjuna. Last reply by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland Jan 22, 2022. 1 Reply 1 Like

A throne carved into a tree trunk in Kendal, England. It was sculpted by artist Andy Levy in 2012 with a chainsaw and…Continue

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Comment by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland on January 6, 2022 at 7:04pm: Very beautiful, indeed!

Comment by Eva Libre on January 6, 2022 at 5:34pm: Celtic Lampe 'Lunaire Luneliya' is also available to buy...you must google...

Comment by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland on December 28, 2021 at 6:37am: I love that music!

Comment by Nada Jung on December 28, 2021 at 1:52am: Dance of the Dragonflies.
Legend has it that dragonflies were given an extra set of wings, so that angels could ride on their backs.

Listen to the dragonflies dancing taking you with them in the realm of contemplation and transformation.

Comment by Luna Arjuna on December 27, 2021 at 4:38pm: ...wish you something here...

Comment by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland on December 25, 2021 at 9:20pm: How beautiful, that image!

Here is a common one, but I wish lots of gifts of the heart to all of us!

Comment by Luna Arjuna on December 25, 2021 at 6:17pm: Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone the very best of the

Festive Season!

May this joyous

season

Fill your home with

love

Your heart with

hope

and our world with

peace