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CULT OF THE RIVER-GOD ACHELOUS

Akheloios was an Aitolian river whose stream flowed into the sea at the throat of the Gulf of Korinthos (Corinth). As the largest river in southern Greece he was worshipped throughout the region as the god of fresh-wate

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ACHELOUS

ACHELOUSAchelousOriginally in Greek mythology, Achelous was the god of all rivers and water of the world. During Hellenistic times, he was only associated with the Achelous river. This is the largest river in all Greece. Every river has its own rive

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Symbols of Hera

Hera is associated with several powerful symbols that reflect her Godly nature and domain. Among these, there are few that stand out the most:Peacock FeatherThe peacock feather stands out as a symbol of her all-seeing wisdom and vigilance. The eye-li

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Hera - Queen of Olympus & Greek Goddess Of Marriage

Hera – Greek Goddess of Marriage and Queen of OlympusHera is the Queen of the GODS and is the wife and sister of ZEUSShe is known for being the Goddess of Marriage & Birth. Despite being the Goddess of Marriage, she was known to be jealous and vengef

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KITCHEN WITCHES: A NORWEGIAN TRADITION

Kitchen Witches are said to be a Norwegian custom, inherited from early settlers. A kitchen witch, sometimes called a cottage witch or a “Scandinavian” kitchen witch doll, or poppet, resembles a stereotypica

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Winter Goddess

Illustration of the Winter Solstice Goddess holding a baby grey wolf. She sits near a barren tree with a crown of blue jewels on her head. Beside her are holly berries, and she wears white fur with snowflake designs on her dress and sheer veil. Her hair is adorned with white pearls and red berries.

Winter whispers, "It's time to sleep"
Internal voyage; dark corners; deep
Nesting spot, in dreams, we rest
Two-edged sword; a spirited test
Earth's axis tilts toward the sun
Ripples, light in darkness; pun
Goodnight, world; soon to wake
Old worn patterns,

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THE STORY OF THE OLD HAG

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The Legends and Spirits of the Past

In the days when folklore and legend were a very real part of everyday life for the ordinary common folk, spirits were thought to be everywhere. From household spirits to land, forest, and water spirits, they were a very real part of the daily lives

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THE NATURE SPIRITS Gnomes, Elves, Fairies, explained by Hans Wilhelm

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HEALING CRYSTAL WORRY STONE Amethyst,

Healing Crystal Worry stones are great for holding in your palm and using them to relax and reduce anxiety. They are also perfect to hold whilst meditating. This worry stone is made from Amethyst, which is known be a natural soother and can remove an

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Zodiac Healing Stones

Each sign of the zodiac is thought to govern a certain part of the body. When performing any type of healing magic you may want to wait until the moon is in the appropriate s

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Water: The Esse“Part 1: How Plants Use Water”

How do plants use water?

Plants need water to complete photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the process in which plants make food from water and light. Water enters through the roots of the plant, travels up to the leaves and is exchanged for carbon dio

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Healing Forest -Forest Wisdom from North America

Across the world in space and time, indigenous communities have lived in harmony with their natural surroundings. Their daily sustenance on the resources of the landscape – be it the forests or grasslands, the mountains or the valleys, the lakes or t

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Six Simple Pleasures To Savour This Spring

..1. Take a hikewalking-spring©GETTYWalking is one of nature's finest elixirs. It's free, healthy and releases those feel-good endorphins without having to pound the pavement in a serious way.With the season in bloom and the sun making a bit of an ef

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Gardening – a hobby that calms and heals

Gardening – a hobby that calms and heals I believe that you have also witnessed when young people behave like some annoying seniors, and that you have seen or heard about people who, in their very late years, radically change their way of life and t

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PLANTING A WITCH’S GARDEN

PLANTING A WITCH’S GARDEN No matter what type of witch, healer, pagan, or spiritual guide you call yourself, having your own garden of fresh herbs is no doubt a vital part of your personal practice. Sooner or later, you will feel the pull of the soil

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