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

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

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:

Oceanus

Today, I wanted to write about Oceanus, the Hellenic titan of the Atlantic Ocean, formerly called the Ocean Sea. He’s a son of Gaia and Ouranos. He’s married to Tethys, and together, they parented the Oceanids and Potamoi. Notably, Oceanus did not partake in wars like the other titans. Because of this, Zeus did not

Sitātapatra

Today I wanted to write about Sitātapatra a Buddhist goddess who protects against the supernatural. She is the counterpart to Avalokiteśvara. One of her mantras is: Hum ma ma hum ni svaha Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitatapatra?wprov=sfla1

Changxi

With the full moon tonight I wanted to write about Changxi, a Chinese goddess of the moon. She is the wife of Di Jun, together they have 12 daughters who represent the months. Di Jun is also married to the solar goddess Xihe. Changxi and Chang’e may have originated as a single goddess. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changxi?wprov=sfla1

Fengbo

Today I wanted to write about Fengbo, a Taoist god of wind. Fengbo lives in the constellation of Sagittarius. He uses a goatskin bag and fan to control winds. Fengbo is sometimes considered the same as Fei Lien, a dragon/deer/leopard/bird hybrid. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fengbo_%28deity%29?wprov=sfla1

Niß Puk

Today I wanted to write about Niß Puk, a Danish and North German house spirit. The Niß Puk are cousins of the Kobolds who live in homes and make the home owners wealthy by bringing stolen goods. They often take the form of cats or draks when outside. New Niß Pug are born by the

Manat

Today I wanted to write about Manat, an Arabian goddess of time, fate, and fortune. She is the older sister of Al-Lat and Al-Uzza. Her and her sisters were worshipped as trinity at Mecca before the rise of Islam in the region. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manat_%28goddess%29?wprov=sfla1

Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto

For the full moon tonight I wanted to write about Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, a Japanese moon deity. Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto is a child of Izanami and Izanagi. They are sometimes the spouse of Amaterasu-Ōmikami, however the two are not allowed to see eachother as Amaterasu is mad of Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto for killing Ukemochi. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto?wprov=sfla1

Seraph

Today I wanted to write about Seraph, the highest class of angel in Christian theology. The Seraphim are firey six winged beings often with draconic or serpentine features who attend to the Thrown of God. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seraph?wprov=sfla1

Catha

With it being the full moon tonight I wanted to write about Catha, an Etruscan goddess of the moon, underworld, and childbirth. Catha is married to Śuri and is the sister of Fufluns, and Aplu. She was synchronized with Persephone and Selene. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catha_%28mythology%29?wprov=sfla1

Hulder

Today I wanted to write about the Hulder, a forest, cave, and/or lake spirit from Scandinavia. Hulder are often depicted as seductive mermaids living in cave pools who sudduce miners and lure them to their deaths. Hulder are also known as Tallemaja ‘pine tree mary’ in Sweden or the ulda to the Sámi. They are

Toyotama-hime

Today I wanted to write about Toyotama-hime, a Japanese sea goddess. She’s a daughter of Watatsumi. She was the wife of Hoori, before leaving him after catching him saying, and grandmother of Jimmu-tennō; through her son Ugayafukiaezu. After leaving Hoori she returned to leaving in the sea. She’s often compared to Oto-Hime, a mermaid like

Huldufólk

Today I wanted to write about the Huldufólk, a group of Icelandic and Faroese elfs associated with both fertility and famine. The Huldufólk have the ability to become visible/invisible at will, because of this it is considered rude to throw rocks as they may hit one of the Huldufólk. When the Huldufólk do appear to

Regin

Today I wanted to write about Regin a heathen dwarf known for his smithing and language skills. Regin is a son of Hreiđmarr. After Loki killed his brother Ótr, Hreiđmarr demand to be compensated with gold. However, his other son Fáfnir killed Hreiđmarr out of greed and took all of it leaving Regin with no

Amunet

Today I wanted to write about Amunet, a primordial kemetic goddess of creation. Amunet is the feminine aspect of Amun who helped create Shu and Tefnut. She was later synchronized with Neith. She was primarily worshipped in Thebes. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amunet?wprov=sfla1

Anqa

Today I wanted to write about Anqa, an Arabian spirit associated with the sun. Anqa lives with the Djinn where the sun sets at Mount Qaf. She’s known for her long white neck and four colourful wings, although always considered a bird she has characteristics of all living beasts. Her diet is exclusively made up

Zmei

Today I wanted to write about Zmei, a Russian and Ukrainian dragon associated with water, storms, and death. In some legends, Zmei is a son of Baba Yaga. Zmei is also closely associated with Veles. Zmei is sometimes called Chudo-Yudo ‘wondrous Judas’ drawing a parallel between the evil actions of Zmei and Judas Iscariot. Much

Mehit

With the full moon tonight I wanted to write about Mehit, a Kemetic and Nubian goddess of the moon. Mehit is a daughter of Ra and is married to Anhur. She was often synchronized with Hathor–Tefnut. Her main cults were in Nekhen and Thinis. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehit?wprov=sfla1

Daikokuten

Today for the Holidays I wanted to write about Daikokuten, a genderfluid Japanese deity of wealth. Daikokuten is a syncretic figure between Mahakala (Shiva) and Ōkuninushi. They were later conflated with Parvati as they became more of an ambiguously gendered deity. The yang wood rat and rats in general are sacred to Daikokuten. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daikokuten?wprov=sfla1

Smenkhkare

Today I wanted to write about Smenkhkare, an 18th Dynasty pharaoh. Smenkhkare is the son of Prince Thutmose, or Akhenaten. He was possibly married to Maritaten. Another theory suggests that Smenkhkare and Akhenaten were actually lovers rather than father son/son-in-law. Another theory suggests that Smenkhkare was Nefertiti living as a man for a brief period