Pagan Portals - Demeter

Pagan Portals - Demeter

Author: Robin Corak

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2022-09-30

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1789047846

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Working with the Greek goddess, Demeter, can help us to better understand what it means to reconnect with our own divinity, birth the potential that exists within us, and nurture ourselves and others. Pagan Portals - Demeter begins with a foundational look at the ancient Greek myths and many aspects of the Goddess. This is followed by an exploration of the rites sacred to Demeter and the impact that these rites had on women in ancient Greek society. Building on these foundational elements, the book explores the various themes and lessons inherent in Demeter’s myth. These include accessing the divine within, healing the mother wound, manifestation/fertility magic, the mother archetype as a powerful advocate for justice, and conducting shadow work to release that which no longer serves us so that we can experience the rebirth of our own divine sovereignty.


Pagan Portals - Persephone

Pagan Portals - Persephone

Author: Robin Corak

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2020-05-01

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1789043344

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Embark upon a powerful journey with Persephone, Queen of the Underworld and Goddess of Spring, as she helps you to discover your personal power and take control of your life. 'There is something for everyone in this book, which will be of interest to long-standing devotees of Persephone as well as those feeling newly-called to work with this powerful Goddess who helps us to walk a path of empowerment.' Jhenah Telyndru, founder of the Sisterhood of Avalon and author of Rhiannon: Great Queen of the Celtic Britons


Pagan Portals - Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger of the Godds

Pagan Portals - Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger of the Godds

Author: Irisanya Moon

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2021-06-25

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1789047129

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'A valuable tool on how to develop a relationship with the Goddess of Rainbows, Iris. With historic sources, how to work the colors of the rainbow, and how to create rituals in her mighty name, this book will open your eyes and soul to this Messenger of the Gods.' Jennifer Teixeira - Author of Pagan Portals: Temple of the Bones; Rituals to the Goddess Hekate Iris, the Goddess of the Rainbow, is an often-overlooked goddess in Greek mythology. As a messenger, she offers us the words and wisdom of the gods, traveling between worlds to tell us what we need to know. In Pagan Portals - Iris Goddess of the Rainbow and Messenger of the Godds, we will explore the mysterious Iris, following the colors of her magick to inspire our lives.


Pagan Portals - The Triple Goddess

Pagan Portals - The Triple Goddess

Author: Rachel Patterson

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2021-11-26

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1782790551

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An updated approach for working with the Triple Goddess in modern times The Triple Goddess has three facets: the maiden, the mother, and the crone. The Triple Goddess represents many things such as birth, life, death and the phases of the moon, waxing, full and waning. Whilst in the form we recognise it may well be a modern idea, it still gives a wonderful way of working with the goddess and her phases, to help us evolve and understand our own pathway through life and this journey can help you to embrace your own personal power.


Pagan Portals - Isis

Pagan Portals - Isis

Author: Olivia Church

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2021-02-26

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13: 1789042992

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Isis has a history spanning millennia and an influence stretching across land and sea. She is a Goddess who transcends time and geography, remaining one of the most popular Goddesses from the ancient world to this day. The book explores Isis' mythic journey and how she became the Goddess we recognise today. Striking a balance between the old and the new, Pagan Portals - Isis provides an historical account of her mythology and worship alongside modern Pagan perspectives and offers the reader tools for Isis' contemporary veneration.


Pagan Portals - Hellenic Paganism

Pagan Portals - Hellenic Paganism

Author: Samantha Leaver

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2021-02-26

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 1789043247

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Hellenic Paganism has been growing in interest for a number of years and steadily becoming a strong presence in neo-Paganism. As with most paths there are many differing practices in the Hellenic world, all underpinned by the values and ethics of what is understood to be the Hellenic way of life. This includes practitioners who simply believe and work with the Theoi and those that attempt the daunting task of reconstructing this beautifully rich and consuming religion. Hellenic Paganism explores the revitalisation and modernisation of ancient Greek life.


Pagan Portals - Mestra the Shapeshifter

Pagan Portals - Mestra the Shapeshifter

Author: Dianna Rhyan

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2024-10-25

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 1803416734

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Follow Mestra the shapeshifter through sacred groves and ancient seas, where lyrical voices evoke forgotten worlds of peril and beauty. She invites you on a journey to re-enchant the world, to discover unforeseen landscapes where primeval spirits, nymphs, and priestesses dance together. Goddesses shelter mysteries here, nurtured by prophetic trees, watered by wellsprings of the spirit. A luminous mystical maiden who is also a cunning trickster, escape artist, lover, and beast, Mestra is more than a figment of imagination. Exploring her ancient myth evokes the deep foreknowing of Earth, the dynamic energy of wild creatures, the pull of elemental forces, and the strength of immortal passions. Her transformations call us to seasonal cycles of change, and beckon us into the heart of nature's sacred powers. Mestra embodies the vibrant, evergreen potential that dwells in the female psyche, accessible to us all.


The Homeric Hymn to Demeter

The Homeric Hymn to Demeter

Author: Helene P. Foley

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780691014791

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The Homeric Hymn to Demeter, composed in the late seventh or early sixth century B.C.E., is a key to understanding the psychological and religious world of ancient Greek women. The poem tells how Hades, lord of the underworld, abducted the goddess Persephone and how her grieving mother, Demeter, the goddess of grain, forced the gods to allow Persephone to return to her for part of each year. Helene Foley presents the Greek text and an annotated translation of this poem, together with selected essays that give the reader a rich understanding of the Hymn's structure and artistry, its role in the religious life of the ancient world, and its meaning for the modern world.


Demeter and Persephone

Demeter and Persephone

Author: Tamara Agha-Jaffar

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2002-09-12

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 9780786413430

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The classical Greek myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone as told in Homer's Hymn to Demeter has been used most often to explain the cycle of the seasons. However, a closer examination will reveal insights on living and dying, loss and reconciliation, and suffering and healing. This work demostrates the continued importance and relevance of the myth of Demeter and Persephone to today's society. The first three chapters provide a summary of the Homeric story and examine the myth from the perspectives of the mother and daughter. The following chapters discuss the symbolism of critical objects, the role of female mentoring, the role of Hades and the meaning of the underworld, the subject of rape, and the masculinist perspective presented by Zeus and Helios, and derive lessons useful for healing and knowledge. The Hymn to Demeter as translated by Helene Foley is included as an appendix in order to provide a basis for the discussion in the text. Notes and a bibliography also follow the text.


Pagan Portals: Artemis

Pagan Portals: Artemis

Author: Irisanya Moon

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2024-03-29

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 1803413220

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'Through the use of research, stories, personal experiences and a variety of hands-on tools, Irisanya Moon's book helps to bring to life a deity that, while complex, is a powerful mentor and guide for our times.' Robin Corak, Moon Books author Often pictured running in the woods, Artemis is a goddess unto Herself. She is wild, and She is the Wild. Through Her, we can learn about tapping back into our wildness, learning to care for our hearts, and returning to the places that we have been told to fear. Artemis’ aim is always true, some say, and building a relationship with Her can help set the best direction for our own arrows.