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Myths, Creatures, and Folklore
Want to create a religion for your fictional world? Here are some references and resources!
General:
General Folklore
Various Folktales
Heroes
Weather Folklore
Trees in Mythology
Animals in Mythology
Birds in Mythology
Flowers in Mythology
Fruit in Mythology
Plants in Mythology
Folktales from Around the World
Africa:
Egyptian Mythology
African Mythology
More African Mythology
Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
The Gods of Africa
Even More African Mythology
West African Mythology
All About African Mythology
African Mythical Creatures
Gods and Goddesses
The Americas:
Aztec Mythology
Haitian Mythology
Inca Mythology
Maya Mythology
Native American Mythology
More Inca Mythology
More Native American Mythology
South American Mythical Creatures
North American Mythical Creatures
Aztec Gods and Goddesses
Asia:
Chinese Mythology
Hindu Mythology
Japanese Mythology
Korean Mythology
More Japanese Mythology
Chinese and Japanese Mythical Creatures
Indian Mythical Creatures
Chinese Gods and Goddesses
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
Korean Gods and Goddesses
Europe:
Basque Mythology
Celtic Mythology
Etruscan Mythology
Greek Mythology
Latvian Mythology
Norse Mythology
Roman Mythology
Arthurian Legends
Bestiary
Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Gods and Goddesses of the Celtic Lands
Finnish Mythology
Celtic Mythical Creatures
Gods and Goddesses
Middle East:
Islamic Mythology
Judaic Mythology
Mesopotamian Mythology
Persian Mythology
Middle Eastern Mythical Creatures
Oceania:
Aboriginal Mythology
Polynesian Mythology
More Polynesian Mythology
Mythology of the Polynesian Islands
Melanesian Mythology
Massive Polynesian Mythology Post
Maori Mythical Creatures
Hawaiian Gods and Goddesses
Hawaiian Goddesses
Gods and Goddesses
Creating a Fantasy Religion:
Creating Part 1
Creating Part 2
Creating Part 3
Creating Part 4
Fantasy Religion Design Guide
Using Religion in Fantasy
Religion in Fantasy
Creating Fantasy Worlds
Beliefs in Fantasy
Some superstitions:
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Africa:
Ancient Egypt: the Mythology
Egyptian Gods
Legendary Monsters of Africa
The Americas:
Aztec Mythology
Incan Mythology
Haitian Mythology
Mayan Mythology
Asia:
Chinese Mythology
Japanese Mythology
Korean Mythology
Hindu Mythology
Japanese Folklore and Mythology
Chinese Mythology
Europe:
Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
The Olympians
Women in Greek Myths
Greek Mythology
More Greek Mythology
Even More Greek Mythology
Greek/Roman Mythology
Germanic Myths, Legends, and Sagas
Norse Mythology
The Muse
Creepy Irish Creatures
Irish Folklore
Norse Mythology
Arthurian Mythology
Celtic Mythology
Latvian Mythology
Norse Gods, Goddesses, and More
A Celtic Pantheon
Welsh Gods and Goddesses
Celtic Deities
Werewolf Legends from Germany
Welsh Deities
Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Oceanic:
Australian Mythology
Polynesian Mythology
General:
Ancient Myth and Magic
Massive List of Mythological Creatures
Mythical Creatures
Hairy Hominids
Cryptozoology
Mysterious Beings, Monsters, and Creatures
Amulets and Good Luck Charms A - Z
Modern Monsters
Myths and Legends
Folklore and Mythology (2)
More Links
Folklore, Myth, and Legend
Names of Gods and Goddesses
Folklore Mythology
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đ„ Faery Sight / Awareness Jarđ„
To heighten your awareness of the fae and help you glimpse into their world.
Lavender - faery sight, heightens awareness of fae
Thyme - faery attracting, faery sight, faery travel
Wild Yarrow - faery magic, heightens awareness of fae, dreams
Clover - faery attracting, faery sight
Pansy - faery worlds, faery attracting, dreams
Acorn - faery attracting and wisdom, faery travel
Elderflower - faery attracting, faery travel, heightens awareness of fae
Dandelion puffs - faery magic, faery travel, thoughts and dreams
Cedar oil - heightens awareness of fae, protection, visions
Lilac oil - faery sight, heightens awareness of fae
Rose oil -Â heightens awareness of fae, faery attracting
Dye your sea salt purple in a bowl, and add the oils. Layer in jar before adding the rest of the ingredients. Drip rainwater on the cork.
(Iâve been busy today making all these jars, lol. Itâs been very relaxing)
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Magnolia seed pod.
Seeds of healing, seeds of protection, seeds of peace.
Let the waters carry you wherever it flow.
Let the seeds sprout roots and grow.
I call to Hekate, who stands at the crossroad,
who stands at the city gate, who stands before
each family's home, to watch and to ward off evil.
Bearer of torches, leader of hounds, holder of keys,
daughter of the deep earth and the starry sky,
you tread upon the path less traveled; you walk,
with certainty and without fear, in the dark night,
in the wilderness, along roads most treacherous,
among those who skirt the edges of order.
Hekate, friend of women, protector of children,
you know the perils of all the worlds, goddess,
as each world is your realm to wander. Thus do you
hold safe the home, thus do you bar the door from all ill,
thus do you drive away the baneful and the false.
Hekate, compassionate goddess, I call to you.
When you get time would you mind making a list for an altar to Medea and Hekate?
Hekate- Torches- Crossroad dirt- Black dogs- weasel- Spirit photography- Black Cloth- Herbs and roots used in witchcraft- Homemade salves- Book or journal for incantations and recipes- Oak wood- Spirit communication tools- Keys- Bones- Herbal teas- Dagger- Candles (Black, grey, dark purple, red)(A lot these could double for medea depending on your intent)Altar IdeasAmphitrite - Aphrodite - Apollo - Ares - Artemis - Asteria - Athena - Demeter - Dionysus - Hades - Hebe - Hekate - Hemera - Hephaestus - Hera - Hermes - Hestia - Khione - Persephone - Poseidon - Selene - Zeus
Common Misconceptions About the Goddess Hekate
Many of these misconceptions can be very popular, but have no historical backing.
-She is a âcrone goddessâ This misconception probably comes from more recent literary representations of her. In Ancient Greek religion she was always portrayed as a young maiden.
-She is a âtriple goddessâ or the Triple Goddess The Triple Goddess is a purely modern creation/belief. This concept of deity was created in the mid 1900s along with Wicca. Since Hekate predates Wicca and neo-pagan movements by about 2,000 years, she couldnât really be the Triple Goddess. She is not a Wiccan deity, so therefore, she would not be defined or characterized by a Wiccan concept of deity. While she is commonly portrayed as three women, that was only to depict her domain over the three way crossroads, unlike the Triple Goddess whose aspects each represent a different thing.
-Hekate is not a witch goddess This is so far from true. Even if this role isnât one of her original roles, such as the ones described by Hesiod, this aspect did become quite prevalent later in the Hellenic world. The evidence of her role as a witch goddess is very commonly portrayed in Ancient Greek literature and mythos. Kirke and Medea, arguably two of the most popular witches ever, were both priestesses, or in some cases daughters, of Hekate. Whenever witches performed their magic such as necromancy, binding spells, curses, image magic, and other spells, they called on Hekate. This relationship between witches and Hekate is not only shown in Greek literature but in Roman literature as well such as the tale of the witch Erichtho is Lucanâs Pharsalia.
-Hekate is JUST a witch goddess Though her role as a witch goddess is probably the most popular in literature and with neo pagans and Wiccans, this is far from her only aspect. As described by Hesiod, she was a goddess of the heavens, the earth, and the sea, and a child protector. She was also known to be a goddess of the crossroads and the dead. She guards the gates to the underworld and holds dominions over the daemones (spirits) and ghosts. She also later became a goddess of the moon and is celebrated every dark moon at her Deipnon.
-Hekate is evil This is more of a modern literary misconception. The Ancient Greeks did not believe in gods of pure good or pure evil. Each deity had aspects of both. The power to create or destroy. To bless or to curse.
Hecate/Hekate
Small devotional acts.
Learn more about the history of witchcraft
Practice divination
Light a torch, lantern, or even a match
Thank her when you go through crossroads or intersections
Listen to music that makes you feel witchy or powerful
Do small, simple spells
Wear jewelry that reminds you of her
Burn candles; blue, black or white.
Think of her when you pass graveyards
Stand outside at night and listen to all the sounds
Dedicate a small part of the night to her
Read stories about ghosts or spirits
Burn incense blends that make you feel magical and in control
Greet animals, especially ones with black fur
Go on nighttime adventures
Wear makeup or clothes that make you feel powerful and confident
Get some plants that bloom/thrive at night
Be the âguiding lightâ for others, however that looks for you
Sit in a room with all the lights off, burn a candle if you need to
Keep track of the moon phases, do things associated with each one
Incoporate darker colors into you home or outfitsÂ
PRACTICE LOVING YOURSELF
Many, many, many other things not said here
With contributions from: @divinecrossroads and @lynx-tiger-arjei