Two more days until sun return at 10:03 am eastern time US.
Today's goddess:
Moving closer towards the winter solstice I’m thinking about light. [from Jenny Mendes on FB]
Theia is also referred to as Euryphaessa in ancient texts, which means “wide-shining.” Scholars believe Theia is referred to as Eurphaessa in reference to the shimmering expanse of the upper atmosphere for which Theia was responsible.
Theia married her brother, the Titan Hyperion. Hyperion is the god of the sun and wisdom. Together Theia and Hyperion had three children who were all celestial deities that could manipulate light.
Theia is the mother of Selene (the moon), Helios (the sun), and Eos (the dawn). Because of her children, Theia is referred to as the goddess from which all light proceeded.
Children love Christmas!
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Happy/Merry Whatever!
One of the myths that's grown up around Winter Solstice is about men, Kings. I don't follow that tradition, but in fairness to all, here's a bit of that story.
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The stories of Theia remind me of Matariki in Aotearoa, and the Seven Sisters or Pleaiades and the Māori stories of that family of stars and gods
ReplyDeleteIm always glad to hear of cultural stories about nature. I’ve never studied Greek mythology, but it seems there are many different stories about their goddesses!
DeleteThe when and how of the christmas tree tradition is very good to know. And I hadn’t seen the cow on the plow before. Have a good day and weekend. It is notable here with Shauna’s birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Shauna! We all need a super plow here or there.
DeleteI love December, so many cultures and traditions with lights!
ReplyDeleteAnd it’s so fun to try to imagine southern hemisphere celebrations in mid-summer now!
DeleteI love all the lights, shining brightly! Beautiful images and quotes.
ReplyDeleteI like the three wise women meme.
Take care, have a wonderful day!
A chuckle or two is always a good idea to have, with all the stressors in our lives!
DeleteLove the three wise women. We're having a wind and rain storm. Snow is melting.
ReplyDeleteWell then you won't see any cows on your plows this week!
Delete...Barbara, this is a FABULOUS post. I LOVE the different lights and of course the Three Wise Women! You put a smile on my face, thank you.
ReplyDeleteGlad to enjoy sharing with you. Wise women are always around with their casseroles in times of stress. Today for a luncheon at my apartments I'll carry a German Chocolate Cake which I baked yesterday!
DeleteLovely post, and the Three Wise Women is evergreen!
ReplyDeleteThough posted with the red background! Ha ha!
DeleteDo you remember how we were told to put the tinsel on the tree one strand at a time? Haha!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, then it had to be carefully removed. Us children were in charge, which meant mom and dad had more important things to do!
DeleteEnjoy the winter lights!
ReplyDeleteThey do sparkle with so much darkness. Today is sunny and windy, so the main light is the low sunlight sparkling everywhere.
DeleteLove the three wise women. It's so true. :)
ReplyDeleteThough much of stories passed along have some missing details, bringing a chuckle out is helpful especially to the more serious believers (not you I'm sure.)
DeleteIt's all about the light!
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Barbara. I am enjoying your goddess series. I often think that women have underestimated their strength and power gor centuries.
ReplyDeleteThat tree looks very like our tree growing up, except the one in your photo is more symmetrical!
Thanks for some Christmas cheer. You've made me laugh a few times on this post. My favorite is Santa with his well-worn work boots and gruby fingernails. Much more believiable for a man who works so hard with reindeer and a sleigh. I wish you a happy Christmas and a joyful new year.
ReplyDeleteA lovely post on Christmas traditions, ancient and modern . I would not fancy the climb up that very tall tree to fix the lights!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful array of pictures & quotes & all. I enjoyed this whole post. I've seen the "Three Wise Women" thing before, but it's fun to see again. So true! :))
ReplyDeleteFor years I lost the joy I once had each Christmas morning. Now that my kiddos are old enough, my love for that morning has reignited. Such a wonderful time of year.
ReplyDeleteThe cow on the plow is hilarious. Thanks for the lesson in Greek mythology and all the images of light.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Susan