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Fevereiro 22, 2009

Gaia

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gaiaIn ancient Greece, the earth was personified as Gaia, a goddess who existed before all life and created all life.

The story of Gaia reminds us of the interconnection of all of the world—and the importance of living in harmony with her resources.

Fevereiro 12, 2009

the three Zorya

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the-zoryja In Russian mythology, the three Zorya are goddesses-attendants to the sun god.

As well as bringing warmth and light to the world, the sun represents the brightness of intellect, creativity, and fertility.

Fevereiro 10, 2009

the Wawalak

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the-wawalak

During the Dreamtime, the Australian aboriginal sister goddesses, the Wawalak, were swallowed whole by Yurlungur, the Great Rainbow Serpent. Oppressed by the darkness in the belly of the serpent, the Wawalak wept until they were reborn from Yurlungur back into the light.

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