Folklore 101 6 23 2022 Country of Origin: India The Goddess Kali Kali, whose name means blackness, is one of the oldest mythological incarnations of the Hindu goddess Durga. Demons once overthrew the world’s equilibrium. Mother Durga was enraged by this tragedy and tore herself apart. Goddess Kali emerged from Durga’s shattered remains. As a…
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Jericho Rose use in Magick
Curio 101 06 22 2022 Jericho Rose The Jericho rose (Selaginella lepidophylla) is sometimes referred to as “the resurrection plant” by some. This refers to the ability of this plant to appear completely dried out or dead, but then come back to life once water is added. The Jericho Rose is a potent curio…
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Apollo
County of Origin: Greece Apollo A major deity in the Greek Pantheon. While Apollo is sometimes associated with the Sun, the honor goes to Lord Helios. Apollo is a gifted healer, poet, and artist whose bright nature is the basis of inspiration. Apollo is the twin brother of the Goddess of the Moon, Artemis. The…
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The Buddha
Folklore Lesson 101 County of Origin: India (and eventually spreading beyond to Southeast Asia) The Budda He is popularly known as Siddhartha Gautama, a famous figure whose history dates back more than 2500 years. The founder of the Buddhist lifestyle. Siddhartha was a wealthy prince in India who lived a sheltered life. One day, he…
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Bujang Katak
Folk Lore Lesson 101 Country of Origin: Indonesia The legend of Bujang Katak (the Frog Man) begins with a childless widow. She lived alone in an old hut on her family’s land. As she grew older, she prayed to the Gods to bless her with a child. Because of her loyalty and faith to the…
