Even if Eros were not a part of Aphrodite’s family I think I would find him fascinating. His two best-known faces are so, so different–on one hand, the cherub, the chubby winged […]
An Introduction to Demeter
Demeter was known as a goddess of grain–of fertility, of successful harvests–and therefore a very important deity for an agrarian people. As the devoted mother of Persephone, she is among the most […]
Demeter Prayer Beads and Necklace in Harvest Colors at my Etsy Shop
While it’s far from harvest time where I am (in fact it is snowing out my window again today!), the change of seasons is very much in evidence, as is Demeter’s might. […]
Hekate (Hecate) Prayer Beads and Necklace at my Etsy Shop
Since tonight is the new moon, or dark moon, I am listing two new pieces honoring Hekate, who traditionally receives offerings at this time and whose realm includes the darkest of dark […]
An Introduction to Hades
Hades is lord of the dead, ruler of the underworld to whom all the earth’s subterranean treasures belong. His wife and the queen of his realm is Persephone, daughter of Demeter. Myths […]
An Introduction to Poseidon
Best known as the god of the sea and a patron of sailors, Poseidon is also god of earthquakes, as well as of horses. He is ruler of all the waters, fresh […]
Pan and Gaia Prayer Beads at my Etsy Shop
I think these might be some of my favorites of all the prayer beads I’ve made! The Pan beads are made of tree agate in a lovely mottled green, with a charm […]
An Introduction to Hera
Hera, wife of Zeus and queen of the gods, is one of those deities whose surviving mythology does not really do her justice. She is primarily known as a goddess of marriage, […]
An Introduction to Zeus
While Zeus is perhaps best known for casting the thunderbolt, causing thunder and lightning and bringing storms to the earth. However, he is also very much concerned with issues of law and […]
New Persephone and Hades Prayer Beads in my Etsy Shop
The bright days keep my mind on Persephone, and I took the opportunity to use some of the beads I’ve been saving for her and for Hades. Today I listed another two […]
