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Secrets of the Nyx: Lora Ley Fantasy Fiction Book One
Born in a workhouse  in 19th century Germany, rebellious Lora Ley discovers her true nature, visits magical realms, unites with her...

Sylvia Kay Rose
Sep 22 min read
 
 


Mysteries of Bona Dea: Women's Rites in Ancient Rome
Bona Dea, the "Good Goddess," has a special place among ancient Roman deities. Her mysteries are only for women. Goddess of fertility,...

Sylvia Rose
Dec 25, 20244 min read
 
 


Corycian Caves, Bee Nymphs & Greek Gods
The Corycian Cave system is a Neolithic ritual site and sanctuary on Mount Parnassus used from c. 4000 BCE. To ancient Greeks it's home...

Sylvia Rose
May 1, 20245 min read
 
 


Noisy Spirits of German Mythology
Noisy spirits of Germanic mythology  are any who scream, moan, wail, knock or rumble. They include Klagefrau the wailing woman;...

Sylvia Rose
Apr 25, 20243 min read
 
 


Klabautermann - Germanic Sea Kobold
Klabautermann is a water kobold  of the Baltic and North Seas. He's one of the noisy spirits, who can scream like the wind. Usually...

Sylvia Kay Rose
Apr 2, 20244 min read
 
 


Ib the Heart: Book of the Dead Egypt
Ib ( jb  ) is the ancient Egyptian heart, the center of intelligence and existence in a body. It's also called qaib or qa-ib referring to...

Sylvia Rose
Mar 26, 20243 min read
 
 


Gods of Ugarit c. 1800 - 1200 BCE
A small kingdom with a big kick,  Ugarit has an independent pantheon of Godesses and Gods, central administration, trade routes inland or...

Sylvia Rose
Dec 7, 20235 min read
 
 


Allani - Hurrian Underworld Goddess
Allani reigns over the Land of the Dead or Underworld in Hurrian myth. She's influenced by the Hittite Sun Goddess of the Earth ,...

Sylvia Rose
Nov 13, 20233 min read
 
 


Lelwani - Hittite Underworld Goddess
Underworld goddess Lelwani of the Bronze Age Hittites  (c. 1600-1180 BCE) originates as a male god, called 'lord' and 'king'. He's a god...

Sylvia Rose
Nov 10, 20234 min read
 
 


Curse of the Evil Eye & Apotropaic Magic
The concept of the evil eye exists since the beginning of humanity on earth. The curse is cast with a malevolent look or glare. The evil...

Sylvia Rose
Nov 1, 20233 min read
 
 


Ereshkigal Goddess of Underworld & Night
Mesopotamian Goddess Ereshkigal reigns for hundreds of years. She's one of the major Mesopotamian deities and has authoritative power in...

Sylvia Rose
Oct 30, 20233 min read
 
 


Sprites: Ethereal Creatures of Faerie
Sprites are small, charming faerie  people with no grudge against humans. Their interest in the mortal realm is limited. Sprite magic is...

Sylvia Rose
Oct 18, 20232 min read
 
 


Elixir of Life: Alchemy & the Emperor
The Elixir of Life sparks fascination and wanderlust. A fountain of youth or elixir of immortality, it's desperately sought by the first...

Sylvia Rose
Oct 15, 20234 min read
 
 


Before the Viking Age - Gods of the Sámi
The earliest people in Scandinavia come up the Volga River in Russia after the last Ice Age about 25,000 years ago. They settle along the...

Sylvia Rose
Oct 14, 20237 min read
 
 


Castle Frankenstein - Legend & Lore
Legends of a corpse-swiping alchemist, fountain of immortality, witches, treasure and a dragon-killer are part of the history of Castle...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 22, 20236 min read
 
 


German Vampires - Nachzehrer
The Nachzehrer or German vampire is a type of Wiedergänger , a ghoul of the Undead who rises from the grave to terrorize mortals. A...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 20, 20234 min read
 
 


Goats in German Myth: Erntebock & Habergeiß
The Erntebock (Harvest Goat) is a treacherous spirit. Sometimes he's accompanied by his better half, the Habergeiß or she-goat. In...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 16, 20234 min read
 
 


Werewolf & Werewolves of Germany
The European werewolf differs from its American counterpart. In the rugged landscapes and dark forests of Germania, werewolves are...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 7, 20235 min read
 
 


German Myth - Headless Horseman
The headless horseman gallops through the folklore of Germany, Ireland, Scotland and North America. Though he appears singly there may be...

Sylvia Rose
Sep 1, 20234 min read
 
 


Victorian Trends: Sailor Suits to Taxidermy
Trends in natural health, exercise, pets, fashion, the occult, mourning and taxidermy span the nineteenth century. On the British throne,...

Sylvia Rose
Aug 24, 20236 min read
 
 
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