Category Archives: Goddess

Persephone Myth Revisited

Posted on October 15, 2025 by David Taliesin

The story of Persephone is a familiar one in Pagan circles, yet it has never really appealed to me because of the violence toward women associated with it. The basic story, as I understand it is that Persephone, the daughter … Continue reading →

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Airmed, Irish Goddess of Herbalism: The Deep Dive

Posted on July 27, 2025 by David Taliesin

Over the past two weeks, I’ve done a deep dive into Airmed, the Irish Goddess of Healing Herbs. I turned to academic sources, which definitely offered more information and analysis than I found online. Here’s a summary of what I … Continue reading →

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Brigid: The Goddess Behind the Saint

Posted on January 23, 2025 by David Taliesin

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 2, 2025 by David Taliesin

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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Divine Energy Ritual

Posted on June 17, 2024 by David Taliesin

Here’s the ritual we did to close Sunday night’s Welcoming Circle: CASTING THE CIRCLE—adapted by David Taliesin Use the following adapted form of the Protection Prayer. Cast the circle with your hands, athame or wand. Your choice. Divine Light surrounds … Continue reading →

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Working With Divine Energy

Posted on June 17, 2024 by David Taliesin

Working With Divine Energy:Do You Choose Them or Do They Choose You? Be Open—It begins with a longing for something that is greater than ourselves. We may feel a tug or a pull toward a specific Deity. Maybe we read … Continue reading →

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Walpurgisnacht: Origins and Celebrations

Posted on April 18, 2024 by David Taliesin

In honor of my German heritage, I did some research in order to better understand the origin of the Teutonic version of the Celtic holiday, Beltane. Not surprisingly, there is some conflicting information on the internet regarding this subject so … Continue reading →

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Brigid’s Garden: Brigid of the Land

Posted on February 20, 2024 by David Taliesin

Brigid’s Garden Station One: Brigid of the Land, Brigid the Earth-Woman [Stones: moss agate or green opal] Here is the first prayer/contemplation station in Brigid’s Garden. I’ll post the rest as I write them. The final document will include an … Continue reading →

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Sophia: Lady Wisdom

Posted on May 9, 2022 by David Taliesin

Sophia is the Greek word for “wisdom.” She has her roots in Hellenistic philosophy and Platonism, but eventually became a central idea in Gnostic Christianity, Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholicism, among others. My favorite image of Sophia comes from Proverbs … Continue reading →

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Coyolxauhqui: Aztec Moon Goddess

Posted on April 5, 2018 by David Taliesin

Coyolxauhqui may be a goddess you are not familiar with. Most Pagans I know are drawn to lots of European deities as well as those from Greek and Egyptian mythology. However, the legends from Central America are often overlooked. I … Continue reading →

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