Monthly Archives: January 2020

Brigid: The Goddess Behind the Saint

Posted on January 20, 2020 by

St. Brigid is both historical figure and character of folklore and shared more than a name with her Pagan Goddess counterpart. It is through St. Brigid that the clearest glimpse into Brigid the Goddess can be found.—Brigid: History, Mystery, and … Continue reading →

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La Befana: Ancient Goddess, Santa’s Precursor, or Christmas Witch?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

I was hooked the first time I heard about her: La Befana, the “Christmas Witch.” The first figure I saw of her while traveling in Italy was an elderly “nonna” (grandmother) who was dressed in peasant clothing with a kerchief … Continue reading →

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Ancient Christian Magic

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men (Gk. MAGOS, meaning “magicians”) from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For … Continue reading →

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