Blood symbolizes all the integral qualities of fire, heat and vitality inherent in the Sun. With these qualities is linked all that is lovely, noble, generous and high-minded. Blood also shares some of the symbolism of the colour red.
The bow and arrow is a frequent symbol seen in both ancient cultures, but also modern day. But what exactly does the bow and arrow symbolize and what does it mean? Throughout history, bows and arrows represented the warrior king’s authority, since they are used to vanquish enemies, impose order and remove the spiritual darkness …
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The boar as a symbol is an ancient one and was frequently found throughout all Indo-European cultures, and sometimes even in other cultures as well. But what exactly does the boar symbolize? In general, the boar is a symbol of loneliness, isolation, spiritual authority but also a person’s repressed wild side if it appears in …
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Bells are potent symbols that have been adopted by most major religions, however what exactly is the spiritual symbolism of bells, and what powers do they have? The Bell symbolizes God’s voice in Christianity, Islam and Buddhism since its ringing urges people to pray and obey divine laws. When worn as amulets bells are protective …
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The anchor is a solid body, its weight holding the ship fast, the lanchor was taken to symbolize firmness, solidity, tranquillity and faithfulness. It holds firm and steady amid the flux of the elements and comes to symbolyze the stable part of our being, the quality which enables us to keep a clear mind amid …
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Thor was twice married; first to the giantess Jarnsaxa (iron stone), who bore him two sons, Magni (strength) and Modi (courage). Their names come from the Old Norse words âs-megin (power, strength) and âs-módr (courage). His second wife was Sif, who also gave Thor two children: Lorride and a young giantess named Thrud. Both Modi …
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Who is Farbauti and Laufey (or Nal) Farbauti and Laufey are recorded in Norse mythological poems as being the father and mother of Loki, the Norse god of fire and bringer of mischief. Not much is known about them, and their names are mentioned only a handful of times throughout the Poetic Edda and Prose …
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In Norse mythology, the cosmic realm is structured around 9 different worlds: Asgard, home of the Aesir such as Thor and Odin Alfheim, home of the elves. Midgard, home of humans. Jotunheim, a freezing world inhabited by ice giants. Muspelheim, a glowing fire world inhabited by fire giants, such as Surtr. Svartalfheim, home of the …
According to Norse mythology, the giantess Angrboda was a love interest of the fire god Loki and was the mother of his three children: the wolf Fenrir, the giant serpent Jörmungand, and the ruler of the dead Hel. For a character of such importance, there is surprisingly little information concerning Angrboda and her role in …
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What is mead? Mead is an alcoholic drink made from fermented honey mixed with water, and sometimes with other ingredients such as fruits, spices, hops and grains. The beverage itself is ancient, and among the first popular and widely produced types of alcoholic drinks. Its origins can be traced back to the historical Vedic period …
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