2/21/23 Q’uq’umatz Q’uq’umatz (alternatively Qucumatz, Gukumatz, Gucumatz, Gugumatz, Kucumatz etc.) was a deity of the Postclassic K’iche Maya. \ Q’uq’umatz was the feathered serpent god of the Popol Vuh who created humanity … More
Tag: Mythology
Mythology 102: Charybdis
Charybdis in The Odyssey: The Unquenchable Sea Monster Charybdis is one of the most remarkable creatures in The Odyssey. This … More
Mythology 102: Víðarr
In Norse mythology, Víðarr (Old Norse: [ˈwiːðɑrː], possibly “wide ruler”, sometimes anglicized as Vidar /ˈviːdɑːr/, Vithar, Vidarr, and Vitharr) is … More
The Art of Individuation ~XLV~
10/2/22 I think midlife is when the universe gently places her hands upon your shoulders, pulls you close, and whispers … More
Mythology 102: Fenryr & Tyr
The Norse pseudo-god Loki, who is by turns the friend and the enemy of the other gods, had three fearfully … More
Mythology 102: Izanami and Izanagi
9/7/22
Mythology 102: The Children of Loki
9/5/22
Mythology 102: Yggrasil & The Nine Realms
9/1/22 ~ Neil Gaiman, Norse Mythology p. 39-41
Gods & Goddesses: Kali
Origins Although the word Kālī appears as early as the Atharva Veda, the first use of it as a proper name is in … More
Mythology 101: Odin
An excellent (and quite helpful) article on Odin from Jeremy Anderberg at over The Art of Manliness. Originally posted 2/23/2015. … More