The next thing I want to cover is Medusas vessel. Hera and Athenas vengeance for this slight led directly to the Trojan War. They were created by Aphrodite in her grief upon finding the body of her human lover, Adonis. Those familiar with my work know I do a lot with spiritual vessels and Medusa is no different. The goddess Medusa may also reveal herself in dreams or through symbols in life, such as the snake, or by sending other outcasts your way. Greek mythology found its way into many aspects of ancient Greek life, especially anything involving the natural world. Knowing that Polydectes forced her into marriage, Perseus forced him to look at the head and turned him into stone to free his mother. Usually, when she reaches out, shes looking to work with you in particular based on your past traumatic experiences. Others think that her story likely had roots in historical facts. Poseidon tempted her into having sexual intercourse with him in a temple to Athena. WebFrom Business: We offer the finest quality of Natural Organically Grown and Wild crafted Herbs. Modern literary experts also point to the legend as one of the first times in history when men blamed a victim for her rape. Early artwork depicted both Medusa and her sisters as gruesome creatures capable of frightening any man. Botanics have always held the interest of those interested in nature and the creation of life. Feeling as though his work was done, Perseus tracked down Athena and presented her with the head. A few hours after his birth, he was already cognizant enough to trick his cousin, Apollo, by stealing his cattle. I created this oil to honor Medusa and the feminine strength that she symbolizes. In his eyes, Medusa was only scary because it linked castration to something that a man could see. Like Ambrosia, Dionysus honored Ampelos by transforming him into a grapevine so that he could live forever. You dream of the Goddess Medusa. Dionysus created the first grapevine and used it to introduce humanity to the art of winemaking. Rise to the occasion. Thats not to say that Medusa exactly encourages victimization. Her sisters are the immortal Gorgons: Euryale and Stheno. The two Gods lay with each other in soft meadows among spring flowers. Do this in a way that feelsauthentic to you. After the nymph Smilax was turned into a vine or bindweed, his lover Crocus appealed to the gods. In this version, Medusa has always been a Gorgon, one of three sisters, daughters of the Gods Phorkys and Keto (Who is sometimes considered the Sea aspect of Hekate), but the only one born mortal. She is not to be pitied, but adored. I am pleased with You and wish You well. Medusa also appeared in multiple pieces of art from the Renaissance and later. Until next time, Nocturnal Blessings! There are various versions of the story, but depending on which one you pick up, either Medusa seduced Poseidon or he was smitten with her and took her. Walk around your home and in each room raise the jar three times then say Medusa protects NN! repeating until you end at your front door.The last thing I do with Medusa is make a potion called The Blood of Medusa, which is actually two separate potions. The following list is not even nearly a complete summary of all the exciting and vital plants and flowers from Greek myth. Medusa represents a strong, wise, powerful female who has tapped into the ancient wisdom and medicine that snakes carry. He claimed that both groups of sisters were monsters. I have practised witchcraft before in great respect always. Its said that Medusa was incredibly beautiful before she was transformed. Harrison believed that there was some evidence that Medusa was simply one woman and that the stories of her sisters came later. Athena and Poseidon competed over the city, which would become Athens in a contest judged by humans. I will say, since I have started serving Medusa as an active force in my cult and witchcraft the results have been beyond astounding. From Athena, Perseus received a mirrored shield. This doesnt need to be in huge ways. Read on. You may be lucky enough to find Medusas Head plants ( Euphorbia caput-medusae) at a garden center that specializes in cacti and succulents. If you have a friend with a mature plant, ask if you can have a cutting to propagate your own plant. It tells of a beautiful woman transformed into a gorgon: a hideous monster with venomous serpents for hair. Also known as Phorkys, he lay with his sister Ceto. The Goddess Medusa tends to reach out in very subtle ways. This idea first appeared in a journal in 1978. When Ovid wrote her story in Metamopheses, he claimed that she was born beautiful before becoming a snake-haired creature and retained her looks over the years. You may see Medusa herself or some of her common symbols in your dreams, such as snakes.Artistic representations of Medusa find their way to you. Seeing claims that Athena saw Medusa in her temple and instead of catching her in the midst of consensual intercourse, she found Poseidon raping her. Medusa appeared in dozens of television shows and movies over the years. Leucothoe was the daughter of Orchamus, King of Persia, and the lover of Helios, the personification of the sun. Legend says that when invaders attacked the city, Sterope used the hair to bring forth a storm that sent them running away in fear. When working poppets you can take the juice of crushed blackberries and cherries and put it inside the doll to sweeten sinister entities you are working with to the taste of the targets blood. Her creation was so powerful She adorned Her breastplate with these snakes to frighten enemies. Apollo then took her wood to make his lyre. The two other prominent circles of the Underworld were the Elysian Fields (fields of joy) or Elysium, where heroes spent eternity, and Tartarus, an abyss for the most wicked. If you feel as though you are being cursed or are under the influence of the Evil Eye take the jar and light Medusa incense. Is this the accurate version of what happened? Having experienced a few herself, she knows what its like to have to change everything about yourself sometimes in ways that everyone else perceives in a negative light in order to save yourself and move on from hard times. Aside from this, some things I associate and use with Medusa are malachite (as my Gorgons Eye stone), serpentine, snakeskin jasper, coral, whole raw eggs, The once lovely hair was morphed into poisonous, dangerous snakes. Try sleeping with a symbol that represents the Goddess Medusa under your pillow if you want to connect during sleep. My typical conjuration of Medusa is this:Gorgon-eyed Hekate, Unconquerable Queen of Witches, I conjure You to be present and send to me Your ghosts of forgotten soldiers so they may stand before me, beside me, and behind me and let no harm come to me in my witchs operations. Separated from her sisters and unable to find love, Medusa wandered through the African desert. Legend says that Medusa was one of three children born to Phorcys. Be sure to keep a lookout for signs and symbols of the gorgon in the days thereafter, as she may approach you in subtle ways. You can then gently wipe down the statue with soft linen cloth. Once worshiped as a goddess in ancient Rome, Medusa is again gaining traction as more and more women flock to her for her guidance in the ways of protection and fierce divine femininity. Accept these sweet offerings as I sing praises in Your name! The blood from her head slowly found its way to the Red Sea where it formed the basis of the red coral seen there today. A loving priestess to his sister Athena, Poseidon sought the goddess Medusa while she was praying in Athenas temple and violated her. The two decided to marry, which infuriated the goddess. When the king turned to the Gods, they agreed to help as they worried about what the creature could do. The stories about Medusa in Greece are unique because they changed quite a bit over the years. Splash a small amount of wine and honey as before, restore the lid and seal with bees wax or other sealant so it cannot be opened. Later Roman representations began to depict Medusas signature snake-filled hair, but its often more innocuous than frightening. Shell show you that you dont need to be afraid of power and that the innate power you have inside of you is already strong and beautiful; you simply need to learn how to use it. Updates? Joseph Campbell was one historian who believed this theory. Serpents, panthers and bulls are sacred animals of Dionysus while ivies, grapevines and bindweeds are his sacred plants. Homer never named Medusa in the Odyssey but did talk about a monsters head that Hades could send o Persephone. She was so enchanting that She caught the attention of Neptune Who raped Her in the temple of Minerva. She further claimed that the womans head simply served as a mask for those who later wielded it. Curl Your blackened lips and bear Your venomous fangs! Medusa doesnt just choose anyone she selected you because you are a warrior and because she wants you to learn how to stand up for yourself and fight back in one specific way. A taxidermy snake head, widely available in souvenir or oddity shops, or a bronze snake figure that will fit inside your vessel. Once the working is done I offer Her incense, honey, milk, blackberries, black cherries, and or black figs. The Gorgon came out in 1964 and was a Hammer film that told a modern version of her story. Call upon Medusa when you need the strength to challenge your enemies, to face your fears, or to hex your abusers. Hephaestus also helped the young man with the gift of a sword. They believe that there were events the occurred and that the Greeks simply created a new version of the event. Metamorphoses Book V, by Ovid - Tells the story of Medusa from Greek mythology. Priestesses took a vow of chastity and devoted their lives to her. They also had another group of sisters called the Graeae who appeared in Prometheus Bound written by Aeschylus. WebAlgol, usually considered a star of ill-fortune, is traditionally perceived as representing Medusas eye. In the British writer Iris Murdochs novel A Severed Head (1961), the heroine is a Medusa figure. In feminism Medusa is known as a symbol of rage even though she was originally exceedingly beautiful. Because of this, some may argue that Athena didnt know what she was doing in giving away that shield. She believes that the story relates more to Athena than others do. Let it be as You so all my enemies are petrified by the sight of Your gaze! He also transformed his childhood nurse, Ambrosia, into a vine when she was killed. When I am working with Her and I want to harness the power of Her ferocity, and Her petrifying gaze I will set up my work area so that it faces away from Medusa, and only look upon Her image in a mirror that is on the work altar. Were women spared because Medusa didnt intend to hurt them? Apollo fell in love with Evande, a daughter of Poseidon, who was raised by Aepytus. In Clash of the Titans from 1981, she was a standard villain. All shall gather outside of Circle and share the tales of Samhain. Some poets even went so far as to describe their boar-like tusks and massive lolling tongue. She vowed to be celibate her entire life as a priestess of Athena until she fell in love with Poseidon. Evening primrose oil. To me it expresses Their actual relationship, that of lovers. The goddess carried the womans head on her shield. Two species of snakes contain her name: the venomous pitviper Bothriopsis medusa and the nonvenomous snake called Atractus medusa. And this is usually Medusas mission: to teach you how to protect yourself, your energy, and your soul. Aphrodite caused Myrrha to fall in love with her own father. Elizabeth Johnston released an essay in 2016 where she talked about how men used the legend as a way to disparage Hillary Clinton as she ran for President. Among the earliest depictions of the Perseus and Medusa myth is a bas-relief from the seventh century BCE depicting Perseus averting his gaze as he beheads Medusa, although curiously She is depicted as a centaur with the lower half of a horse putting it from around the time of Hesiod. Poseidons gift was a saltwater spring raised miraculously from the ground. Her apotropaic and protective abilities are rooted in Her frightfulness, and Her power to kill with venom or petrification. Myrrha went to him and slept with him, and became pregnant. But in later stories in Metamorphoses when Ovid mentions Medusa, She and Neptune have a more seductive relationship as we see in Book VI when he is telling the story of Arakhne. Listen, Gods of the Infernal Den, I am the witch NN, and my words have power! Maybe Medusas true powers lie in the shadow feminine, taking vengeance upon those who have taken advantage of women and binding those who intend to do them harm. She believes that Medusa was originally a beautiful woman with power and that men adapted her story to turn her into a monster because they did not appreciate powerful women. But She is not the fertile, benevolent aspect of the Great Mother, She is the destructive force of Nature, its ferocity. Sacred Plants: Corn. I personally feel that the energy of Athena allies with Medusa. Omissions? She has been described by the Poet Ovid as having a beautiful face and long, flowing hair. I live with my child. A Roman cameo from the second or third century contains her head. This particular vessel is based on the myth where Athena gives Herakles a snake lock from Medusas head in an urn. She becomes Gorgo, one of the three Gorgon sisters. Perhaps the most well-known Medusa myth involves Perseus and Medusas death. The Greek hero Perseus is sent to take Medusas head in order to save his mother from marrying a selfish, evil king. Perseus was granted help by the gods including a reflecting tool. Medusa comes to those who are in need, so she doesnt expect a totally decked-out altar from her followers. This specific symbola isnt something I necessarily require in my idols for Medusa, as I also like Her to look beautiful and proud, but it can serve a purpose to add another level of threat when it comes to repelling enemies and negativity. Perseus then headed to Ethiopia to rest and set her head down on the ground. Herodotus the historian said her home was Libya. There is also a lot of confusion on Her mythology itself. In later artwork, she appears as a more beautiful woman. We have Loose Herbs, Teas, Smoking Herbs and Blends, Medicinal Remedies, The ancient Greeks depicted Medusa in various ways that seemed to evolve over time. Next prepare the incense and fan the smoke toward the agalma. Your email address will not be published. This will purify and cleanse the image so Medusa comes to you appeased, reminded of Her love of Poseidon. Now that we have the myths and iconography explained, we can dive into how I serve Her. Although beautiful, and it may work for some, I prefer a more snake heavy idol unless the imagery makes up for it with an extremely expressive face and eyes. If its mouth is open, place the lodestone in the mouth, if not put it next to it. Narcissus eventually wasted away, unable to leave the pond, and became the flower. In one version of the Medusa story, she was a gorgeous young woman who agreed to become one of Athenas priestesses. The Roman version of her story is the same but changes the location to Minervas temple and her partner to Neptune. Now, with snakes for hair and a long serpentine body, what man would ever dare to look upon her? They all claimed that Medusa was a horrific creature but could not recall when they first heard the legend. She will wait until you recognize the signs, so dont worry about missing these indicators. According to legend, Athena gave Herakles one of Medusas serpent locks in an urn that He used to protect the town of Tegea as it would make enemies flee in fright. 4 dram vial size. 2. Last Updated on December 18, 2017 by Coven of the Goddess. At the time of her death, no one knew that the creature was with child, one she hoped to raise with Poseidon. Like Crocus, Hyacinth was killed in a discus game, possibly deliberately by a vengeful wind god. Next add a layer of the basement or cave dirt, then rue, followed by a bed of parsley leaves, and place the sea sponge over this. She gave birth to a son, Iamus, and Apollo sent the goddess of childbirth (Eileithyia) and the Fates to serve as her midwives. There were sometimes flowers decorating the floor in depictions of the event when they eventually lay together. Born to the sea god Phorcys and Ceto (Phorcys wife and sister), Medusa (queen or ruler) was one of the three Gorgon sisters. These blood-red perennial spring flowers are named for anemos, the wind, which carries their seed. Athena responded by creating the first olive tree. I work hard tokeep my creations and packaging cruelty free, responsibly sourced and eco-friendly. (That said, if you are experiencing troubling symptoms, consult your doctor. Your email address will not be published. Most ancient iconography of Medusa features an open mouth with fangs or tusks. The two had three daughters, including Euryale and Stheno. The story of Medusa first appeared in Ovids work. Finally, Medusa is a sea goddess. For this you will need the following (*indicates toxic herbs and should be handled at your discretion preferably with gloves, and can be omitted): At night at your shrine or altar to Medusa, light the black candle and incense and conjure the Goddess:Medusa Phorkynis, Guardian Queen, You Who dwell at the edge of the Stygian Sea, I conjure You to appear in good form to my witchs rite. He was found amongst a bed of violets, for which he was named. Medusa herself is a symbol of feminism and divine femininity. Link will appear as Medusa: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net - Greek Gods & Goddesses, February 7, 2017, Greek Gods and Goddesses 2010 - 2023 | About | Contact | Sitemap | Privacy, Seriphus sent Perseus to return with her head, Medusa: https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net. I find that themost important thing Medusa will teach you is how touse your power. Eventually, she transformed into the heliotrope, flowers that follow the sun as longingly as she once did. An urn type vessel with a lid (I use either antique sugar bowls or terracotta cantarito cups that I cap off with small terracotta planter dishes which can be easily painted, legend mentions it as a bronze urn). Clytia was a spurned lover of Helios who revealed the relationship between Leucothoe and the sun god to Orchamus. He claimed that the story of her decapitation shared much in common with castration. Athena gave Perseus a shield with mirrors to deflect Medusas gaze, while Hades helped him remain invisible to her. The talismanic image of the Gorgoneion is believed to be at least as early as the 8th century BCE and some scholars propose they could reach as far back as 6,000 years from the Sesklo region of Greece where a terracotta mask was discovered that bears a striking resemblance to early Gorgon imagery and most likely represented an early Mother Goddess cult. Though most of you probably know all about Medusastypical appearance (the head full of snakes), there are a few variations on Medusas appearance in lore. Several authors working on a book interviewed hundreds of women to find out what they knew about the myth. One of the divinities I am asked most about is Medusa. The Gorgons lived at the ocean, and Medusa caught Poseidons attention. TEA & ROSEMARY LLC, source wonderful Medusa art and statues on Etsy, 6 Effective Studying Spells For Exams, Class, & Enhanced Focus, Winter Solstice & Yule: Rituals, Traditions, And Ways To Celebrate, Two of Pentacles Meanings: Love, Career, Health, Reversed, & More, How To Celebrate Ostara: Spring Equinox Rituals, Traditions & Ideas, Depictions of serpents or snake figurines, The Aegis: an image of Medusas head adorning Athenas shield. It should there come as no surprise that there are many myths and stories from Greek myth associated with these plants and flowers. Over the years I have used several idols for Medusa, the first being a small Halloween decoration in the form of a resin bust. Many neglect to realize this is a much later telling of the Medusa myth. Some believe that she was a beautiful sea spirit who was transformed by Athena into a creature with snakes for hair that turned anyone that looked at her into stone. She claimed that Medusa was the ultimate guardian and protectress of women. When Cerberus drooled while facing the demigod, his spittle landed on the earth and became the aconite plant. There are several versions of the Medusa myth. The next symbola I use are Her snakes. Dionysios Skytobrachion wrote about her during the second century and claimed that she both lived and died in an area of Libya. She is often used in ancient spells as a Gorgon Herself, and is mentioned interchangeably in certain charms, such as making protective amulets out of red coral which is to be inscribed with the face of Hekate or head of a Gorgon. Medusa, in Greek mythology, the most famous of the monster figures known as Gorgons. 9 Most Powerful Medicinal Plants and Herbs, Backed by Science Natures 9 Most Powerful Medicinal Plants and the Science Behind Them Gingko Turmeric Evening Pindar wrote in 490 BC that she had fair cheeks. These blood-red perennial spring flowers are named for anemos, the wind, which carries their seed. Instead, shell push you to find your inner power and actually use it to change your life. 20 Important Plants and Flowers in Greek Mythology, Important Plants and Flowers in Greek Myth, 11 Important Types of Nymph in Greek Mythology, 25 Facts About Isis from Egyptian Mythology. If this isnt your preferred medium, then creating any sort of art for Medusa is perfectly fine. Unlike other creatures who were mortal, Medusa was mortal and capable of death. Freud disregards any myths that claim she turned men to stone. Medusa followed the goddess for many years before she met and fell in love with Poseidon. Hercules then went to Tegea and met with Sterope who was the daughter of Cepheus. After all, Medusa took a vow of celibacy she never wanted to be touched in the first place. Divine eyes or Gorgon eyes, sometimes drawn as concentric circles or spirals. WebFlavor & Aroma Profile. The herald of the gods, Hermes, was born of the eldest Pleiad nymph Maia and Zeus, king of the gods. In this incantation Hekate is evoked as Mother of the Gorgons. A powerful figure commanding respect in times of adversity, the gorgon is not an entity to be trifled with. She lost all of her looks and found snakes growing in her hair. Her blood also led to the creation of the venomous vipers that roam the Sahara. Next, enthrone Her in Her shrine or altar where She will be housed as sacred space. In my experience, Medusa is very patient when she reaches out to someone she wants to work with. They were created by Aphrodite in her grief upon finding the body of her human lover, Adonis. Their names roughly translate to Sthenno being the Strong, Euryale being Wide-Stepping, or of the Wide Sea, and Medusa being the Guardian Queen. Fans of Percy Jackson & the Olympians will find that she pops up in both the original book and the film based on the book. To make matters worse, in the works of ancient Greek artist Polygnotos, Perseus is shown cutting off Medusas head while she lay sleeping, further highlighting the absolute cowardice of this champion of the gods. Open now the Iron Gates of Night so I may do my work! Dedicate altar space to Medusa. Athena, angry that this could take place in her own temple, lashed out taking out her wrath on Medusa by turning her into a terrifying gorgon, and casting a curse for breaking her vow of celibacy. WebBoth Aeschylus and Hesiod mention Medusa in some of their early stories. Demeter responded by turning the boy into a lizard by sprinkling the drink upon him. Some historians believe that the story of Medusa has some basis in fact. Long before Medusa faced off with Perseus, there was Poseidon. She won the competition and the love and praise of the Athenians. The oils that I create are intuitively blended to give you a unique and mystical experience. You are recovering from domestic violence. 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