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!