In the depths of ancient Celtic mythology, there resides a powerful and enigmatic deity known as Cernunnos. This blog post takes you on a journey through time and space to uncover the origins, worship, and modern-day reverence of this fascinating figure. Join us as we explore the ancient roots of Cernunnos, the cultures that honored him, the sacred sites dedicated to his worship, and how modern pagans can connect with his essence today.Origins of CernunnosThe origins of Cernunnos are deeply root
File name: Pagan Gods 2 Title: Pagan Gods: Astarte Creator/Contributor: Sargent, John Singer, 1856-1925 (artist); Boston Public Library (sponsor); Lanzel, Sheryl (photographer) Genre: Paintings; Murals Date created: 1890-1895 Physical description: 1 painting : mural, oil on canvas Physical description notes: The artist used 'raised relief' elements - including wood, Lincrusta-Walton, metal, papier-mache, glass, and plaster to help emboss and illuminate the figures in natural light. Full 'Pagan Gods' vault measures approximately 431 x 102 inches. Summary/Abstract: Visible in this eastern portion of the Pagan Gods arch is Astarte, the goddess of sensuality enrobed in swaths of light blue and adorned with jewels rendered in glass and metal relief. Astarte stands upon a thin crescent moon. Above her head, the pincers of a scarab beetle hold an orange orb, behind which lies the inverted face of the goddess Neith. The mother of the Universe, Neith's body forms the length of the ceiling, with her hands touching the eastern horizon, her zodiac neck plate crowning the arch, and her torso and legs extending downward to the west side of the vault. General notes: Title from information in: Wick, Peter A. 'A handbook to the art and architecture of the Boston Public Library' and Sargent, John Singer, 'A sequence of mural decoration executed between 1895 and 1916.'; Abstract from information in: Sargent, John Singer, 'A sequence of mural decoration executed between 1895 and 1916.' and Promey, Sally M., 'John Singer Sargent's Triumph of Religion at the Boston Public Library.' Date notes: A contract dated January 18, 1893 officially commissioned John Singer Sargent to undertake work on the Boston Public Library Murals. Canvases were completed in Sargent's studios in Morgan Hall, England and London, England and shipped over to Boston and adhered to the library walls in four installations occurring in 1895, 1903, 1916, and 1919. Biographical/historical notes: John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) was born in Florence, Italy to an American family. He was educated at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and spent most of his life living and working in England. The artist maintained close ties to Boston and painted the Boston Public Library murals concurrently with murals at the nearby Museum of Fine Arts. Known for his aptitude as a portrait painter, Sargent was commissioned to capture many famous faces of his day. The library murals - arguably his most ambitious works - represented an opportunity to solidify his reputation as a master. He was not a highly religious man, but remained fascinated by religious imagery and iconography. 'Triumph of Religion' represented an opportunity for the mid-career artist to take on a truly ambitious theme and celebrate his study of religious visual history. His mural cycle was left incomplete, perhaps slowed by the artist's personal loss with the death of his niece in World War I, as well as by criticism received from members of the public who found his representations offensive. Subjects: Religion; Gods; Astarte (Phoenician deity) Collection: Mural Cycles at the Central Library in Copley Square Location: Sargent Gallery Murals Rights: Copyright (c) Sheryl Lanzel
Cernunnos is a Celtic god associated with fertility, abundance, and the wilderness. He is often depicted with antlers on his head, holding a torc (a neck ring), and surrounded by animals such as stags, bulls, and snakes. Cernunnos is considered to be a deity of both life and death, and is associated with the changing of seasons and the cyclical nature of existence. The worship of Cernunnos and other Celtic gods and goddesses was prevalent in ancient Gaul, Britain, and Ireland, and there is evidence of their influence in Roman Gaul as well. Today, Cernunnos is still revered by modern-day neo-pagan and Wiccan groups, as well as by those who are interested in Celtic spirituality and mythology. Bring the ancient Celtic god of the wild, Cernunnos, into your home with a stunning digital image! Available in four sizes, A3 (11.7 x 16.5 inches), A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches), A5 (5.8 x 8.3 inches), and A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches), this beautiful piece of art is perfect for decorating any room in your home. The digital image is available for instant download, so you can have this mystical depiction of Cernunnos on your wall in no time. Whether you're a fan of Celtic mythology or just looking for a unique and eye-catching piece of art, this digital image is a must-have for any collection. Download now! Feel free to contact us for customized images and check out our other items at Canvas2Pixel.etsy.com!
DAILY PAGAN RITUAL IDEAS Making time for rituals is important to every pagan. So how are we suppose to find time to honor the old gods when most of us work 40+ hours a week, go to school, have houses to run and try to have some kind of a social life? That's easy. We make time. Here's a few ideas you can try working into your daily life: 1. Give an offering of incense. Use plant properties from within the incense that correlate to your chosen deity(s) and leave your gods an offering. Like these incense, here.2. Don't like burning incense? Leave a different offering. Each god or goddess likes different offerings, that's a given. Leave offerings of jewelry, coins, a hand crafted item you made, herbs, libations, meat, vegetables or anything else you find suitable for your god(s). Loki seems to enjoy when I burn things for him, so I make time for that weekly.3. Go on a quick walk outdoors. Being outdoors will re-connect you with mother earth, the goddess Skadi and god Ullr, lowers stress levels and brings us much needed calmness from the hustle and bustle. If you can't take a long hike in the heathen church consider just eating your lunch outside. Even an extra ten minutes of fresh air a day will do wonders for your health. 4. Meditate. There's tons of free guided meditations on youtube. If you don't want to bother with technology while you meditate just sit somewhere quiet and visualize your favorite rune. 5. Pay attention to Omens and signs from nature. The gods and ancestors often use nature to communicate with us. Look for any signs they might be sending you and reflect on them. 6. Clean your altar space. If your altar is cluttered your ritual most likely will be, too. Take a little time to dust off your altar space, re-organize your ritual tools and leave out a fresh offering to your gods. 7. Do a little research. Knowledge is power. Take 15 minutes a day to study up on paganism, your chosen deity or new rituals to try. 8. Love your family and pets. A large part of paganism is working off good intention and manifesting good things. By loving your family and pets you will give off good energy and will, in return, receive good energy! 9. Light a candle and manifest your goal. Working on a goal? Light a candle that corresponds to your goal (for instance, green for prosperity or purple for calmness) and manifest it by saying out loud "[This is my goal] and I am going to accomplish it by [doing these things]". You can also carve your intention (or bindrune) into the candle and visualize it becoming a reality as it melts away. 10. Cleanse your home and body. Cleansing yourself, home and ritual work space will help you feel grounded, will remove negative energy and help promote well being. 11. Write in a journal. Take time to reflect. Write down what you're manifesting, aspects of rituals that work/don't work for you, positive notes about your day or whatever you're inspired by. Also consider writing down your "To-do" list for the following day to be better organized. 12. Carry a pocket talisman. Make yourself a talisman to help you be more successful within a ritual you are working on. by carrying it with you it will absorb your energy and help you manifest your ritual desires. 13. Burn bindrunes for success. Draw yourself a bindrune for a specific ritual and burn it every day until you are successful. 14. Work out. I'm pretty sure Odin wouldn't want to give praise to someone who stagnates like a useless sack of potatoes. Move around, lift weighs, throw around a kettlebell, jog, anything to get you moving. 15. Cast the runes. Even if you only have time for a single rune draw. Rune casting is a great way to see valuable insight. Like these handmade rune sets. 16. Plan your next ritual. Good planning always means more success. 17. Visit the same part of the forest every 9 days. 9 is relevant within Norse Mythology for a very long, long list of reasons. Take time every 9 days to visit the same outdoors area to re-connect with the gods, leave an offering and to spend a little time outside. Consider building an outdoor altar made of biodegradable materials to re-visit. A hole near the base of a tree works great!
In Greek religion and mythology, Pan (/ˈpæn/; Ancient Greek: Πάν, Pan) is the god of the wild, shepherds and flocks, nature of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music, and companion of the nymphs. His name originates within the Ancient Greek language, from the word paein (πάειν), meaning "to pasture." He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr. With his homeland in rustic Arcadia, he is also recognized as the god of fields, groves, and wooded glens
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