Sylvia Rose
Old Prussians of the Baltic Coast
The Old Prussians are hardy fishers, hunters, farmers, and cattle breeders. They occupy the Baltic coast between the lower Vistula and...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 14, 20237 min read
Before the Viking Age - Gods of the Sámi
The earliest people in Scandinavia came up the Volga River in Russia after the last Ice Age about 25,000 years ago. They settled along...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Ziu - Ancient Sky God of Germania
Among the Old Gods of German mythology is Ziu (pr. Ts-ee-ew) the Sky God. He's equated with the Norse Týr, the one-handed god. The Sky...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 3, 20235 min read
Pagan Solstice Fests: Mithras & the Sun
Inspired by Persian Mithra, Romans recreated ancient cult rituals and religious mysteries in the worship of Mithras. A solar deity,...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 1, 20234 min read
Bear Worship: Sacrifice of the Gods
Worship of bears and bear sacrifice is an ancient practice, going back to early humans. Twenty thousand years ago, in the boreal forests...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 12, 20236 min read
Animal Spirits: Doe, Magpie, Wolverine
The gentle Doe, canny Magpie and fierce Wolverine bring their unique magic and talents to the fore. Shamans and spirit practitioners from...
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Sylvia Rose
Aug 4, 20236 min read
Animal Spirits - Horse, Otter, Goose
Ancient cultures attuned to spirits living in all things including trees, plants, rivers, breezes, rocks and animals. In mythology and...
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