Tag Archives: Great Goddess

Montserrat and Its Holy Grail

Posted on November 23, 2023 by Symbol Reader

Throughout the world, sacred sites intricately weave together historical facts and legendary tales, rendering the task of distinguishing between the two an impossible challenge. Located approximately fifty kilometers from Barcelona, the Montserrat Monastery derives its name from the mountain upon … Continue reading →

Posted in Black Madonna | Tagged archetypes, Barcelona, black, Black Madonna, Cybele, dark, darkness, Great Goddess, Holy Grail, Montserrat, Moreneta, mountain, prophecy, samadhi, Soul, Spain, symbolism, symbols | Leave a comment

Durga

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Symbol Reader

I. “Salutations to Thee, O giver of blessings! Dark Virgin, observant of the vow of chastity, Whose form is beauteous as that of the rising sun, And Thy face as that of the full moon; … Thy body is like … Continue reading →

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The Great Goddess

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Symbol Reader

“I celebrate Indrāksī, That goddess Whom the gods glorify with many names: Brightness Bearer of the Conch Red-clad Widow Great Goddess Moonglow Great Heart of Austerity Sāvitrī Splendor of Meditation Gāyatrī Lady Brahmā Sound-essence of the Wisdom Books … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotations | Tagged Great Goddess, Hinduism, Song of Indra, tantra | 5 Comments

Rusalki: the Slavic Nymphs

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Symbol Reader

“She shook the bright drops from her hair And gazed upon the anchorite; To look upon her form so fair The good monk trembled with affright. And he beheld her from afar With head and hand strange signals make, Then … Continue reading →