Circe is a sorceress and herbalist first referred to as a goddess in Homer’s Odyssey. Although exiled to the mysterious island Aeaea, Circe managed to encounter famous adventurers and carve out her name in legends
Here's a small sampling of the goddess' rich visual history, from ancient Greece to contemporary America.
Here's a small sampling of the goddess' rich visual history, from ancient Greece to contemporary America.
Circe is a sorceress and herbalist first referred to as a goddess in Homer’s Odyssey. Although exiled to the mysterious island Aeaea, Circe managed to encounter famous adventurers and carve out her name in legends
Circe is a sorceress and herbalist first referred to as a goddess in Homer’s Odyssey. Although exiled to the mysterious island Aeaea, Circe managed to encounter famous adventurers and carve out her name in legends
In Greek mythology, the goddess Circe was a powerful sorceress known for her knowledge of magic herbs and her ability to transform humans into animals. In this article, we'll explore her origins, magic, and 22 enchanting tattoo ideas for modern devotees.
A nymph faces the joys and lonelinesses of independence in this feminist reworking of Greek myth from an Orange winner — Aida Edemariam, The Guardian The overall cover design is pretty appealing, but in this case it’s not due to the fonts. Effloresce is described as “an
Circe is a sorceress and herbalist first referred to as a goddess in Homer’s Odyssey. Although exiled to the mysterious island Aeaea, Circe managed to encounter famous adventurers and carve out her name in legends
In Greek mythology, Circe was the daughter of gods Helios (the personification of the Sun) and Perse, a nymph. Born without usual goddess-like features, she taught herself witchcraft through herbs and poison and became a formidable sorceress #folklorethursday @FolkloreThurs
Circe is a sorceress and herbalist first referred to as a goddess in Homer’s Odyssey. Although exiled to the mysterious island Aeaea, Circe managed to encounter famous adventurers and carve out her name in legends
Today is something new for me. All the games I have done so far and have planned have been games on my shelf. This weekend I have been playing around with this idea of a Sea Witch character. The idea of this has been floating around in the back of my mind since the 2nd Ed days when we ran a short-lived campaign sea-based campaign. So I went out bought 7th Sea, 2nd Edition. The Game: 7th Sea, 2nd Edition 7th Sea was always an interesting game to me. I picked up the 1st edition a couple of times at my FLGS to buy but never bought it. When I was at the Ennies a few years ago when 7th Sea, 2nd Ed won a bunch of awards and I thought about picking it up then too. The setting is an alt-Europe during the Age of Sail. I have to admit the idea, and the setting is a very intriguing one. Reading through the game I am overwhelmed with ideas. Not just for this game, but also to add to various other games. One day I should really do a Blue Rose / 7th Sea / Mage the Sorceror's Crusade mash-up. I also could see all three of those games adding more depth to my D&D games, in particular to Glantri. Really there is so much here I will need to come back to this one. Might have to pick up the hardcover. It really looks like a great game. The Character: Gwenhwyfar For this character, I went with very familiar territory or as familiar as I can get here. Really it was the fact that characters can be Pagans that sold me on the character idea here. Also, the thinly-veiled version of Ireland in Inismore grabbed my attention. Gwenhwyfar Concept: Sea Witch Nation: Inismore Religion: Pagan Traits Brawn •• Finesse •• Resolve •••• Wits ••• Panache •• Skills Aim • Athletics • Brawl •• Convince • Empathy •• Hide • Intimidate Notice •• Perform •• Ride Sailing •• Scholarship • Tempt ••• Theft • Warfare Weaponry • Background Saoi (Wise one), Sailor Advantages Bar Fighter Able Drinker Direction Sense Disarming Smile Eagle Eyes Linguist Sea Legs Team Player Sorcery: Glamour So I don't know about this character, or this system, yet. But I am looking forward to learning more about both. I am not sure if Gwenhwyfar and Seren would get along (my stand-ins for Irish and Welsh respectively).
Madeline Miller's next book is due out in April 2018
Before Madeline Miller’s hit book Circe intrigued me , I was unfamiliar with this Greek goddess. It turns out that she’s been an inspirational muse for artists through 2,500 years! In fact, browsing the evolution of her representations makes an excellent study in culture and art. It seems her beauty and power over nature and menContinue reading
Circe is a complex character within Greek mythology. Feared and desired in equal measure, Circe was a goddess of magic, and even today she continues to be one of the most enchanting and deadly deities of the Greek pantheon, despite playing a minor role within the many legends from her home on the mythical island of Aeaea.
