Mušḫuššu

Today for Dragon month I wanted to write about Mušḫuššu, a Mesopotamian dragon often depicted in gateways Mušḫuššu is the mount of Marduk and Nabu. Mušḫuššu are often eagle, lion, and snake hybrids. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mu%C5%A1%E1%B8%ABu%C5%A1%C5%A1u?wprov=sfla1

Hadad

Today I wanted to write about Hadad, a Mesopotamian storm god. Hadad is a son of Anu, Enlil, Sīn & Ningal, or Dagon. Most other mentions of Hadad in surviving literature are in syncretic forms, especially with Ba’al. He was synchronized with Zeus-Jupiter, Ba’al, Horus, Set, and Teshub. He was frequently worshipped alongside his sister

Beelzebub

Today I wanted to write about Beelzebub, a prince of Hell who rules gluttony or envy. Beelzebub was once an angel (associated with the evening star) and was close to Lucifer. He now ranks as cheif lieutenant to Lucifer. Beelzebub, Lucifer, and Leviathan or Astaroth are the unholy trinity. Beelzebub originally was a Philistine god

Our Lady of the Turning Eyes

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of the Turning Eyes, a Marian apparition who appeared in Germany in 1643 and is associated with victory. During the 30 years war famine plagued central Germany leading groups of civilians to gather and pray the Rosary. On November 10th during one of these prayer circles a

Kalqa’il

Today I wanted to write about Kalqa’il, an angel in Islam who gaurds the fifth heaven. Kalqa’il is the governor of the Houri, beautiful femminie spirits that inhabit the heavens. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalqa%27il?wprov=sfla1

Tetri Giorgi

With the full moon tonight, I wanted to write about Tetri Giorgi (White George), a Georgian spirit originally of the moon. Tetri Giorgi is a local aspect of Saint George in northern Georgia. Tetri Giorgi was featured on the Georgian coat of arms from 1918-1921 & 1991-2004. His feast day is August 14th which is

Geraint

Today, I wanted to write about Geraint, a Welsh folk saint, and Arthurian figure. He’s a son of Erbin and is married to Enide. He may be the same as Erec, another Arthurian Knight. His feast day is August 10th. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraint?wprov=sfla1

Maximón

Today, for Indigenous Heritage Month, I wanted to write about Maximón/San Simón, a Guatemalan folk saint of health, agriculture, marriage, business, and death. Maximón was an elder who reincarnated to protect his people. During the Spanish Conquest, an elder named Ri Laj Mam, upset by the evils of the Spaniards, encouraged his people to start

Ptecincala Ska Wakan Winan

Today for Indigenous heritage month I wanted to write about Ptecincala Ska Wakan Winan, commonly called White Buffalo Calf Woman, a sacred woman in Lakota spirituality. During a time of famine, a Lakota cheif sent two scouts to search for food. While the two men hunted, they saw a woman dressed in white leather surrounded

Asu-shu-namir

Today for Pride Month I wanted to write about Asu-shu-namir, an androgynous Mesopotamian hero. When Ishtar was trapped in the underworld trying to retrieve her husband Enki created Asu-shu-namir to rescue her. Ereshkigal fell for Asu-shu-namir them water of life allowing Ishtar to escape. As a thank you Ishtar gave high status and magic to

Saint Joan of Arc

Today for Pride Month I wanted to write about Saint Joan of Arc, the patron Saint of France; and, within Folk Catholicism, trans people. Joan was born into a peasant family in northeastern France. After receiving visions from Archangel Michael, and various saints, she went into battle to protect France from England. She fought for

Madonna of Montvergine

Today for Pride Month I wanted to write about Madonna of Montvergine, a Marian figure who is the patron of LGBTQ+ people and enslaved people. The Madonna of Montvergine has one surviving recorded legend where in 1256, she rescued an Italian same-sex male couple from death after homophobic persecution, lead to them almost being frozen

Naberius

Today I wanted to write about Naberius, a Goetic demon who gives skill in art and restores dignity. He is a marquis of Hell with 19 legions of demons under him. He has been compared to Cerberus as they’re both multi headed dogs. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naberius?wprov=sfla1

Theotokos of Buchyn

Today I wanted to write about Theotokos of Buchyn, an 18th century Marian figure who appeared in Volhynia and Pinsk. In 1706, a miraculous light radiated from an icon that was able to perform healing miracles. The main icon of Theotokos of Buchyn is kept at St. Nicholas Church in Buchyn. Her major presentation takes

Phanuel

Today I wanted to write about Phanuel, an angel mentioned in the book of Enoch as a judge of the dead, mostly recognized by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church who scares away evil and is invoked during exorcisms. Phanuel is mentioned in the book of Enoch as the fourth Archangel replacing Uriel from the modern Anglican

Tanit

With the full moon tonight, I wanted to write about Tanit, a Canaanite goddess of rain, agriculture, fertility, war, and the moon, who was the chief deity of Carthage with her husband. Tanit is married to Baal-Hammon. Tanit was mostly synchronized with Astarte but was also synchronized with: Ishtar, Juno, Athena, Artemis, and Europa. The

Our Lady of Laus

Today I wanted to write about Our Lady of Laus, a French Marian apparition appearing in Saint-Étienne-le-Laus between 1664 and 1718. Benoîte Rencurel was a shepherdess born in 1647 who was first visited by an apparition of Saint Maurice telling her to move to a different area to avoid local guards taking her sheep. When

Ninhursag

Today I wanted to write about Ninhursag, a Sumerian fertility and mountain goddess. She’s a daughter of An/Anu and is a consort of Šulpar, Enlil, and Enki. In her most well attested myth she curses Enki with infertility after he committed multiple acts of incest. She was synchronized with Kiririsha, and Ḫannaḫanna. She also shares

Uastyrdzhi

Today, I wanted to write about Uastyrdzhi, also called laegty dzuar, an Ossetian folk hero who is the patron of men, travellers, and guard of oath. He is almost always depicted on horseback. He was synchronized with Saint George of Lydda, and possibly Mithra. His name is considered very sacred so only a few are

Jophiel

Today I wanted to write about Jophiel, an Abrahamic angel who guards divine knowledge. Jophiel is one of the few angels to be written about in mostly femminie pronouns. She’s the companion of Metatron. She was the teacher of the sons of Noah (Ham, Japheth, and Shem). She is the angel of Chokmah, one of

Mēn

Happy full moon. Today, I wanted to write about Mēn, a Phrygia, Anatolian, and Greek moon god. Mēn wasn’t directly mentioned in any surviving mythology. However, he did share a cult with Selene. Mēn was synchronized with Mah, Attis, and Sabazios. His most common epithet is Pharnakou which historically was associated with the star and

Paimon

Today I wanted to write about Paimon, a King/Duke of Hell with associations to West, earth, water, wind, secrets, revealing treasure, divination, and necromancy. Paimon is directly below Lucifer in the hierarchy of demons. Paimon controls 200 legions of demons. One sign of possession by Paimon is a harsh voice and speaking in unknown languages.