The Valkyries: Those Who Choose the Slain
The Valkyries were not merely warrior maidens. They are agents of fate. Their name comes from Old Norse valr (the slain in...
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Tír na nÓg: The Land of Eternal Youth
In Irish mythology, Tír na nÓg literally means “the land of the young.” It is not an ordinary place, nor
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May 11, the Foundation of Constantinople: When Rome Changed Forever
The foundation of Constantinople in 330 AD marked one of the most important turning points in the history of...
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Avalon: The Island Beyond the World
There was a place spoken of in ancient tales. It was not exactly an island… nor entirely a realm. It was something in between.
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May in Ancient Rome: The Month of Life, Purity, and Spirits
une, in Ancient Rome (Iunius), was a month deeply connected to protection, the home, and unions. Its..
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Cyclical Time and Fluid Reality in Celtic Mythology
El tiempo cíclico en la mitología celta es una de las claves para comprender su visión del mundo. No se
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Walpurgis Night: origin, fire, spirits and spring traditions
Every year, on the night of April 30, many regions across Europe celebrate an ancient and mysterious festivity...
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The Sídhe and the gateways to the Otherworld
Unlike other mythologies, in Celtic tradition the access to the Otherworld was not reserved to a single place or a single moment
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The Foundation of Rome: The Birth of a City Destined to Dominate the World
According to Roman tradition, the city of Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC. This date marks not only the
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Odin. The All-Father. King of the Æsir and lord of Asgard
Odin (Óðinn in Old Norse) is the central figure of the Scandinavian pantheon. In medieval Icelandic sources—primarily the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda...
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