Something we have often had cause to make reference to is the fact that this most prominent of Indo-European mythemes, the Smiting of the Demon-Dragon, is NOT exclusive in commissioning to the Striker/Thunderer deific. But is, rather, a case of 'Like Father - Like Son'. As with, perhaps uncoincidentally, the wielding of Thunder in various … Continue reading On The Sky Father As Dragon Destroyer
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Exquisite Ketu Art – For Tonight’s Lunar Eclipse
For tonight's Lunar Eclipse - fine modern art of Ketu, by Andrey Yarashevich. Now Ketu is the 'tail' of Svarbhanu - following the Censurer of the Sun's decapitation; Rahu being the Head. As a point of interest, the frequent usage of 'Ketu' that we find in the more archaic layers of the Vedas - should … Continue reading Exquisite Ketu Art – For Tonight’s Lunar Eclipse
Rahu – The Dark Graha And His Veiled Grasp
We begin to speak of a figure often veiled, an astrological potent who is, by definition, 'obscure' - and that, in the archaic Latin sense. The Graha - Rahu. Now before getting any further, it is necessary to provide a very brief overview of some relevant Hindu astrological understandings. The piece will unlikely make much … Continue reading Rahu – The Dark Graha And His Veiled Grasp
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