In the preceding part, we had explored a most remarkable situation - attested and occurrent amidst both Hellenic and Hindu spheres - for the Goddess in relation to a certain Water of the Underworld; this (Blue-Black) pathway opening up at the behest (and, indeed, Spear) of Her Husband, the Sky Father (Hades & Shiva, respectively). … Continue reading The Divine Roadway of the Underworld – Oaths, Liminality & Law [The Indo-European Propitiation Of Persephone-Kali – Part Four]
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The Cyan Paṭh To Tartarus Via Way Of Kashmir [The Indo-European Propitiation Of Persephone-Kali – Part Three]
To begin as we had earlier intended to continue - there exists a recurrent occurrence within the Indo-European both mythology and ritual praxis for the immersion of the Goddess figure. This comes in several semi-overlapping expressions, contingent upon the local requirements and developments for their mythology. For instance - we in the Hindusphere know of … Continue reading The Cyan Paṭh To Tartarus Via Way Of Kashmir [The Indo-European Propitiation Of Persephone-Kali – Part Three]
On Joining Forces With Gods As Prayer – Two Greek Maxims
In conversation about recent operations, a quote attributed to Aeschylus (in translation) sprang to mind - "Whenever a person is himself eager, the God also joins in"[Aeschylus, The Persians, 742, seems to be Helm translation] Of course, as brightly auspicious a sentiment as this is - we are, as ever, perhaps advised to consider the … Continue reading On Joining Forces With Gods As Prayer – Two Greek Maxims