A Time for the Goddess

The figure of the serpent goddess spans many cultures, be it the Egyptian, the Minoan, or the Indian.  However, deep in the uncharted territories of Eastern Europe, has been found a mysterious manifestation of the serpent goddess, going back in antiquity to about the 4 th century and the Cucuteni- Tripyllia culture ( 4800-3500 BC). Their religion and beliefs combine with what we would term the supernatural – that which is beyond what can be perceived. Archaeological evidence has been found to show that they used magic in daily life. Hand crafted by Deepta. Inspired by the archaeological finds at Sabatinivka The Life Sustaining Goddesses Old European cultures saw the snake goddess and the bird goddess as life sustaining goddesses. They could nourish, protect and renew. Scholars like Gimbutas have delineated how snakes are associated with new life and changes in cycle. They live on both land and water. They hibernate in cold winters and emerge again with the coming of warmth. Th...

  Isis The patron goddess of ancient Egypt and one who personified every aspect of life in her many manifestations, Isis was appealed to for setting right what often looked like a difficult life or an unfair destiny mete out by a cruel Fate. As the cult of Isis spread and became assimilated into the neighbouring regions, each place found a different name for the same goddess. Sometimes, features of the region were also assimilated into the original cult when it came to nearby shores, allowing people of that land to understand the cult better. In Greece, Isis was associated with good fortune and wealth, as well as being the great mother and being universal. A striking prayer to Isis, in the form of a Greek aretology, has been found, which shows how completely the great goddess was mistress of Fate. The aretologies are in Greek but their source or inspiration has always been debated. While many scholars say their origin lies in Egypt in terms of their ideas and style, others say ...