The Greeks referred to Eros as a primordial being because love and desire have existed since the moment of creation. Even desire, passion, love and romance were depicted as winged children of Eros. The singular Eros, however, remained distinct in myth. It was he who lit the flame of love Read more
“He does not arrive with fire or sword. He arrives with silence. And when he leaves, the world does not remember what green was.” — Inscription found etched into a petrified cypress near ancient Kutha The god of plague and disease, often invoked to appease his wrath, not worship him. Read more
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
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
