In today's episode I talked with Lilly Walker about the goddess known as Isis. Isis is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with fertility, motherhood, and abundance. Revered as a powerful deity, she was believed to bring blessings of fertility to the land and its people. Isis was also considered a protector of the dead and a symbol of divine motherhood in Egyptian mythology.
Today I spoke with Yuan Sainsbury to discuss Ceres. Ceres in Roman mythology was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and nurturing, presided over the bountiful yields of grain crops and symbolized the vital cycle of life and abundance. Associated with motherly relationships, she embodied the essence of growth, fertility, and the nurturing aspects of the Earth, making her a revered figure in ancient Roman beliefs.
I was joined in the studio today by Faelyn Arnold to have a yarn about Bona Dea, revered in ancient Roman religion, was a prominent goddess associated with fertility, healing, virginity, and women. Her name translates to "Good Goddess" or "The Good Goddess." She was worshipped primarily by women during secretive and exclusive rites known as the Bona Dea ceremonies, which were held annually in Rome. Revered as a guardian of women's well-being, fertility, and the sanctity of marriage, Bona Dea was believed to bring blessings of fertility, protect women during childbirth, and oversee the health and well-being of the female populace.
Today me and my good friend Liam Excell talked about Vesta, a revered figure in Roman mythology, is the embodiment of the hearth, the sacred fire, and the guardian of home and state. As one of the Dii Consentes, she holds a pivotal role in Roman religion and society, symbolizing warmth, purity, and the sacred flame that sustains both domestic households and the larger Roman community.
In this weeks episode of Ancient Love of Gods I had a interesting conversation with Cynthia DePina about Juno, revered as the Queen of the Gods in Roman mythology, epitomizes the domains of childbirth and marriage. She stands as a symbol of power, protection, and matrimony, embodying the essence of motherhood and marital harmony in ancient Roman culture.
With me today was Tracy Hennessey, We talked about Saturn, revered in ancient mythology as the God of time and a symbol of numerous facets of life, embodies the concepts of generation, dissolution, abundance, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal, and liberation. As a deity in Roman mythology, Saturn's multifaceted significance reflects the cyclical nature of existence, emphasizing both the passing of time and the continual cycles of birth, growth, decay, and rebirth.
In this brief episode, Charles Marpaung and I delve into the fascinating realm of ancient mythology to uncover the essence of Pax, the revered Goddess of peace. Join us as we unravel her significance in Roman culture, exploring her attributes and symbols that embody tranquility and harmony. Discover why Pax's influence continues to resonate, offering a timeless reminder of the power and beauty that lies within serenity.
Kiah Eccelestone and I talked about Pluto, the Romanised version of Hades. He was the God of the underworld as well as the riches that were beneath the earth, some other symbols of his included the serpent and the barn owl. Many in the Roman world feared to speak his name, a bit like Voldemort from Harry Potter! Give it a listen. I’m sure you will find it very funny but also quite spooky at the same time!
On today's episode of Ancient Love of Gods Will McKay and I had a little chat about Sol. Sol was the Roman personification of the sun, some of his symbols include the solar disk and the sun. Give it a listen it's a good episode!
For this episode of Ancient Love of Gods I sat down with Phil Bevan to talk about the Roman King of the Gods Jupiter. Jupiter was the God of the Sky and Thunder, he was a political figure and symbol in Ancient Rome and was worshipped all over. Much of him is inspired by the Greek King of Gods Zeus.
Welcome back to Ancient Love of Gods! In this Episode I talk with Owen Simpson about Nemesis the Goddess of Revenge. Nemeseia was an Ancient Greek festival dedicated to Nemesis. What happens at this festival is people try to find their own Nemesis - just joking Nemesis please do not be angry!
In this episode of Ancient Love of Gods, Josh Kerr and I talk about the Goddess of Good Luck, Tyche. Tyche’s name means "luck" in Greek. Often, she is represented wearing a mural crown. The crown looks like the walls of a city. Tyche is one of the Oceanids. Oceanids are the daughters of the Titans, Tethys and Okeanos. The story of the Oceanids is told in the Theogony by Greek poet, Hesiod - give it a read when you can!
In this Episode, Cole Lundy take a look at The Goddess of Magic, Crossroads and Ghosts Hecate! Unlike the other main gods and goddesses who lived up on Mount Olympus she liked to dwell in caves and even sometimes the underworld. What a lonely life Hecate!
You there! Yes you can come and listen to this Episode in which Scout Puzey and I have a chat about Demeter, the Goddess of Agriculture. Fun fact - in ancient Greek art, Demeter was pictured wearing a wreath made of ears and corn. Once, Demeter revealed to a man, the art of growing and using corn.
In this episode I got to find out what Dominik Cheyne - Dobrowolski though of the goddess Iris.