Dakini (also known as Dakiniten) was originally a esoteric goddess and an important figure in Shingon Buddhism, usually depicted as a beautiful half-nude woman carrying a wish-granting jewel and riding a white fox. She served in the bloodthirsty retinue of the Hindu goddess of death, Kali, but after her conversion Read more…
Zehuti was born in the 5th Age and lived in the unquestioning service of the High Ones, where he was titled as the low ranking Angel Zotiel. Unlike the Watchers, who oversaw humanity, or the Archangels who presided over all channelers, Zehuti had no significant powers of his own beyond Read more…
Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of the home, domesticity, women’s secrets, cats, fertility and childbirth. She protected the home from evil spirits and disease, especially diseases associated with women and children. She played a role in the afterlife, supplying perfumes and ointments to Anubis for the embalming process. The fascinating Read more…
Horus is one of the most significant and revered gods in Egyptian mythology, often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon’s head. Horus embodies divine authority and the balance of order. Horus is the son of Osiris, the god of the afterlife, and Isis, the goddess of Read more…
Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and twin sister of Apollo. After spiteful punishment from Hera delayed their birth, it’s said that at no more than a few days old Artemis herself helped her mother give birth to her twin brother. They were known to be close, and Read more…
Ọ̀ṣọ́ọ̀sì, or Ochosi, is the Yoruba spirit associated with the hunt, forests, animals, and wealth. He is spirit of meals, because it is he who provides food. He is associated with lightness, astuteness, wisdom, and craftiness in the hunt. He is the orisha of contemplation, loving the arts and beautiful Read more…
Melpomene was one of the nine Mousai (Muses), daughters of Zeus, and the famed inspirational goddesses of music, song and dance. Originally a choral muse and known for her beautiful voice, she later became associated with tragedy. Myth does not recall the reason for this fall. In her darker guise, Read more…
Daughter of Thaumas and Elektra, princess of Thaumantia, and twin to Iris. Possessed of the same skill, grace and beauty attributed to sister, she was also a winged messenger goddess, though where her sister was beloved easily by all who met her, Arke was more subdued in temperament, and remained Read more…
Heimdallr is often depicted as a strong, radiant figure, standing tall with his Gjallarhorn. His golden teeth and bright appearance signify his association with light. In the myths, he’s portrayed as a loyal and steadfast god, always ready to defend Asgard. He was one of Odin’s many sons. Heimdallr’s primary Read more…
Tezcatlipoca is one of the most important and complex deities in Aztec mythology. His name, which means “Smoking Mirror” in Nahuatl, reflects his association with obsidian, a volcanic glass used to make mirrors and knives. These mirrors were believed to be tools for divination and seeing into the future, and Read more…