Category: Myths and Legends
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Journeying into the starlit sky and remembering home
The Wayfinding system represents what is also lost in much of European ancient knowledge. We can only guess at the meaning and significance of stone circles, great constructions over time such as Stonehenge and Avebury. That they had great meaning and significance is not in question. What it was is lost– and perhaps deliberately so,…
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Memory, stories and mythmaking: a window into forgotten past
This post explores the connection between myth and memory, building upon the idea that storytelling remains a valid way in which memory (and all of the rich knowledge garnered over deep time) can be accessed and expressed.
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What is known? Relationship between science and ancient memory
Introduction Science is not an unchanging, infallible truth. It is sometimes treated as that. That once something is said, with a scientific authority, it is a truth never to be disturbed and anything which does not agree with this is a falsehood, or at best perhaps a folkloric anachronism which is viewed as simplistic and…
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Reflection on the spiritual gift of horses: an EarthWise journey
Part I in a series Bringing together the wisdom of the Earth found in nature, science, mythology and spirituality Introduction Writing about the Celtic Goddess Epona and the way in which she was also venerated in the wider Roman culture, even outside of Romano-Britain (link to my post) showcases the exalted and special place that…
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Supernatural and Practical: the duality of the blacksmith
Introduction In this post, we take a pause from the time travel adventures into the Iron Age village of Glastonbury and the celebration of Lughnasadh. We are going to consider the blacksmith—the practical and supernatural attributes that the blacksmith has been accorded, and the EarthWise nature of both of these. In particular we are going to…
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Revels of the Past: Celebrating in Glastonbury Lake Village
Introduction In this post we continue the time travel series. We have landed in the Iron Age village of Glastonbury Lake Village, and have been welcomed by the leader of the village. Being practical and prepared, we have learned a few words and phrases so we are able to converse with our hosts. We have…
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Learning from the past: EarthWise discovery across time
First in Series Introduction This post begins a periodic series that will explore the connection and relationship of humanity and nature through the ages. This series explores he many angles of this question, from what the scientific and technological relationship was, to the spiritual and the cultural. There are many ages and places of history…
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Refraction and Reflection: The Summer Solstice Through Time
Summer Solstice has just passed—marking a significant event in the turning of seasons and in many spiritual observances and practices. These practices and rituals have experienced a resurgence in modern times, but are seen to be ancient, with threads going back into prehistory.
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Profaning the sacred? Glastonbury as a World Heritage Site
There is a plan to explore seeking World Heritage status for Glastonbury. What would be gained and what would be lost if Glastonbury were approved for UNESCO World Heritage listing? Would that beckon in a new golden age of pilgrams and tourists? Or would it profane the sacred land?