Witege

Today I wanted to write Witege, a Gotho-Latin hero. Witege is a son of Wayland the Smith and Böđvildr. Witege used smithing tools during his fights, notably with Sigurd. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witege?wprov=sfla1

Psusennes II

Psusennes II was the last King of 21st Egyptian dynasty. His reign was preceded by Siamun and succeeded by Shoshenq I. Psusennes II was the high priest of Amun–Ra. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psusennes_II?wprov=sfla1

Melqart

Melqart is a Phoenician god of strength, death, the sun, sea, and Tyre Lebanon. He’s the son of Astarte and Ba’al. He was synchronized with Heracles, Asclepius, Adonis, Apis, Amun, Mithra, Kronos, Apollo, and Zeus. In his cult he was also called Tyrian Heracles. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melqart?wprov=sfla1

Poppy Goddess

The Poppy Goddess is a figure found in Minoan art from Crete, she is believed to have been worshipped as a mother goddess with a connection to opioids. Minoan linear A writing is yet to be deciphered so there is no known writing about her. She is believed to have been a Minoan equivalent to

Dipankara

Today I wanted to write about Dipankara, a past buddah whose name means lamp bearer. He is also the protector of merchants. He was the buddah before Siddhārtha Gautama. Dipankara is mainly venerated in Nepal. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dipankara?wprov=sfla1

Laidly Worm of Spindleston

Today I wanted to write about the Laidly Worm of Spindleston, an Anglo-Saxon princess/dragon. The Laidly Worm of Spindleston was once Princess Margaret of Northumbria. She was cursed by a witch-queen jealous of her beauty until she was kissed by Prince Childe Wynd. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Laidly_Worm_of_Spindleston_Heugh?wprov=sfla1

Basajaunak

Today I wanted to write about the Basajaunak (Basajaun [m]/Basandere [f]), a group of Basque forest spirits who taught humans agriculture, ironwork, and shepherding. They are hairy humanoid who inhabit the Irati Forest and Gorbea. They protect livestock in exchange for bread. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basajaun?wprov=sfla1

Watcher

Today I wanted to write about Watcher (Ir) a class of angelic beings from the books of Daniel and Enoch. Watchers are angels sent to Earth that watch over humans. However, some began to lust after human women so we’re unable to return to heaven. Some Watchers took human wives resulting in the Nephilim. Some

Anna Perenna

Today I wanted to write about Anna Perenna, a Roman goddess of the calendar. She’s the sister of Dido and Pygmalion. During war she took refuge in Malta with king Battus. She was later adopted by Numicus. She’s a romantic partner of Mars. She’s sometimes compared to Selene, Themis, Io, and Amalthea. Her festival is

Lu Ban

Today I wanted to write about Lu Ban, a Chinese spirit who’s the patron of architects, carpenters, and stone masonry. Lu Ban was once mortal. He was born into a family of carpenters. Soon, his craftsmanship became famous, leading him to get many contracts. To keep up with the demand for his work, he had

Gunnlöđ

Today I wanted to write about Gunnlöđ, a Jötunn goddess who gaurds the mead od poetry. She’s a daughter of Suttungr. Odin once seduced Gunnlöđ, sleeping with her for three nights in return he asked for three sips of Kvasir’s mead. This affair resulted in the birth of Bragi. She has a moon of Saturn named

Sheela Na Gig

Today, I wanted to write about Sheela na gig, a fertility, protection, or lust spirit of Celtic origin whose imagery has been used throughout Ireland, Great Britain, France, and the Iberian peninsula. The oldest carvings of Sheela na gig date back to the Middle Ages, when she was often carved into cathedrals as a feminine

Lam

Today I wanted to write about Lam, a Thelemic entity first encountered during the Amalantrah Workings. Not much in terms of VPG is available on Lam so most interpretations are UPG, some believe Lam to be the spirit of a Buddhist Lama while others think of him as a ‘grey’ (alien), or Lam was supposed

Kušuh

For the full moon I wanted to write about Kušuh, a Hurrian lunar deity. He’s married to Nikkal and is the father of Šauška and Teshub. He was synchronized with Sīn and Arma. He’s one of the few pan-Hurrian gods and was often worshipped alongside Teshub. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ku%C5%A1u%E1%B8%AB?wprov=sfla1

Calliope

Today I wanted to write about Calliope, a Muses of epic poetry and eloquence. Calliope is a daughter of Zeus and Mnemosyne. She’s the mother of Orpheus and Korybentes. She’s sometimes also tge mother of Achelous, Rhesus, and the Sirens. Calliope was credited by Homer and Virgil for the Iliad, Odyssey, and Aeneid. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calliope?wprov=sfla1

Sita

Today I wanted to write about Sita, a Hindu goddess of beauty and Nepal. She’s the daughter of Bhumi but raised by Janaka. Sita is a consort of Rama (an avatar of Vishnu). She’s the mother of Kusha and Lava. Agni created a Maya Sita, twin sister to Sita, to protect her from the demon

Agne

Today I wanted to write about Agne, a legendary Swedish king. He’s a member of the House of Yngling (descendants of Yngvi). Agne is the son of Dagr Spaki. After Agne killed Fornjót, his daughter Skjalf avenged her father by hanging Agne in Stockholm by tying his necklace to a rope in his sleep and

Culhwch

Today I wanted to write about Culhwch, an Arthurian figure of Welsh origin. Culhwch was cursed by his stepmother to only marry Olwen, daughter of Ysbaddaden. Culhwch, along with his cousin Arthur and some of his knights including Sir Kay, and Bedivere. Ysbaddaden is forced to allow Culhwch to marry Olwen, however he gives Culhwch

Psusennes I

Today I wanted to write about Psusennes I, the third pharaoh of the 21st dynasty. He was a son of Pinedjem I. His rule was succeeded by Amenemope. When his tomb was discovered in 1939 most of it had been destroyed by water yet his gold and lapis funerary mask was intact. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psusennes_I?wprov=sfla1

Asmodeus

Today I wanted to write about Asmodeus, a demon/djinn of wrath, lust, revenge, and Aquarius. Asmodeus is a king of Hell who appeared in the book of Tobit where he kills all of the suitors of Sarah, daughter of Reuel, until he is bound by Archangel Raphael. Asmodeus is most likely of Persian origin. Sources:

Dione

Today I wanted to write about Dione, a Hellenic titaness of prophecy, water, and earth. She’s a daughter of Gaia and Ouranos or Aether, other sources list her parents as Oceanus and Tethys, or Zeus. She’s sometimes the mother of Aphrodite or Dionysus. She was synchronized with Baalet Gebal and Antu. Some scholars believe she’s

Niú Mówáng

Today I wanted to write about Niú Mówáng, the Bull Demon King, a malevolent Chinese god. He’s married to Tiě Shàn Gōngzhǔ. He is one of the five main antagonists in The Journey to the West. During his fight with Sun Wukong, it is left up to the Jade Emperor to decide his fate. He