Pagan Deities and Occult Themes
Ammit was a demon in Egyptian mythology that could prevent the souls of the dead from reaching the blessed underworld, banishing them to eternal oblivion. Evolving Ideas of the Egyptian Underworld As Egyptian ideas about the underworld developed over time, the passage from the world of the living to the paradise of the dead became... Continue Reading →
The demon Asmodeus is one of the demons listed in the Goetia of the Lesser Keys of Solomon. According to this listing, he is a fearsome creature with three heads: a bull, a man, and a ram. He also has a serpent’s tail, webbed feet, and flaming breath. He rode a dragon and carried a... Continue Reading →
Greek and Roman religion is often conflated as “classical religion” because of the similarities between the Greek and Roman gods. Many people describe them as the same god, with a Greek and a Latin name. But this is an oversimplification. The Greeks and Romans had a shared cultural heritage as Indo-European speakers, but the Greek... Continue Reading →
In Norse mythology, Njord is often called the god of the sea, but he was associated with seafaring, sailing, and sea trade. He was not an embodiment of the sea itself. For this more primeval force, we look to the giants Aegir and Ran. Get the full story on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/embed/n3Hw8lcXIkI?si=rQeXhHT2fYPElpxE Aegir - Personification of... Continue Reading →
Sigyn is one of the many goddesses in Norse mythology about whom little is known. She only appears in the surviving Norse sources in terms of her relationship to male deities. But she is an extremely powerful Norse goddess who can grant or withhold victory in any pursuit. As the wife of Loki, Sigyn is... Continue Reading →
In the complex and diverse pantheon of ancient Egypt, Mut was one of the most important mother goddesses. Associated with Thebes, she rose to prominence with her city at the end of the Middle Kingdom and during the New Kingdom, forming part of the Theban Triad with Amun-Ra and Khonsu. Mother and Creator Statue of... Continue Reading →
Ancient Egypt’s unique culture developed along the Nile River and was shaped by the annual flood that deposited rich silt, creating a fertile tract in an otherwise barren region. Early Egyptian religion was animistic, with the important aspects of nature transformed into the divine and worshipped to ensure continued prosperity. The sun god Ra emerged... Continue Reading →
Janus stands out among the Roman gods as one of the few who do not appear to have Greek roots or an equivalent in the Greek pantheon. Janus is a complex god associated with beginnings, endings, and transformations, and as an extension of that, physical gateways. The ancient Romans believed that he controlled the gateway... Continue Reading →
Erzulie is a Lwa in Haitian Voodoo, embodying love, femininity, and the protection of women (she is often called a love goddess). She has many forms across two Lwa families, Rada (benevolent) and Petwo (powerful/harsh). Erzulie is also linked to material wealth and desire; she can bestow blessings but can be vengeful if offended. She's... Continue Reading →
Exu, or Eshu, is one of the important spiritual entities in the African Yoruba religion. He then found his way into Brazilian Candomble as one of the Orixas. His domain is that of the divine intermediary and acts as a messenger between mortals and the other Orixas. This made him a guardian of the crossroads... Continue Reading →