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The Fifth Labor of Hercules
For the fifth labor, Eurystheus ordered Hercules to clean up King Augeas' stables. Hercules knew this job would mean getting dirty and smelly, but sometimes even a hero has to do these things. Then Eurystheus made Hercules' task even harder: he had t...
God of the Week - Taliesin
Taliesin, bard of the Celtic pantheon. One of the most interesting thing about this God, is that he in all likelihood was a real, flesh and blood person. One who performed at the courts of at least three different Celtic Kings.Here is the story of hi...
The Third Labor of Hercules
For the third labor, Eurystheus ordered Hercules to bring him the Hind of Ceryneia. Now, before we go any further, we'll have to answer two questions: What is a hind? and, Where is Ceryneia? Ceryneia is a town in Greece, about fifty miles from Eurys...
The Second Labor of Hercules
Continuing in my series in stories with children, here is the next of the labors of Hercules. Again these were found on perseus.tufts.edu, I hope that you all enjoy. The second labor of Hercules was to kill the Lernean Hydra. From the murky waters o...
The First Labor of Hercules
We own the statue of a multi-headed dragon that a friend gave to us. It is an incense burner. Earlier this week my youngest daughter was looking at it and began to ask me questions about it. So I decided to tell her the story of Hercules and the Hydr...
13 Goals of the Witch -- Conclusion
We have at last made it to the end of this list. And I wanted to put forward a few thoughts. I have put these items forward as a thing to do for ourselves. But they as much if not more apply to our kids as well. In some cases we may not have to help...
13 Goals of the Witch -- Honor the Goddess and God
The last item on this list, but not the last post, is about Honoring the Goddess and God. Now this may seem easy and simple on the surface and in part it is. What I mean to say is that we do this when we do ritual. But it should not be all that we do...
13 Goals of the Witch -- Meditate
This is the one on this list that I have a problem following through on. In fact I just had a conversation with my mentor earlier this evening, on this very topic. I guess I need to just start and make it a habit. Wish me luck. But in the meantime h...
13 Goals of the Witch -- Breathe and Eat Correctly
I know that this following statement may be controversial, but here goes; Pagans should be the healthiest group of people and that includes weight. Because we should be in tune with the cycles of the Earth we should also be healthy and in shape. Now ...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Attune with the Cycles of the Earth
This is one of the common messages that I continually cover on this blog. One of the keys I think to instilling spirituallity in our kids is through giving them an appreciation of nature. And as Summer, and for the majority of the country more pleas...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Celebrate Life
I think that this one is one that we all do on a regular basis without much prompting. Except for those of us who may be suffering from depression of any kind. But for the most part we do this when we do the things we enjoy to do. Whether it is eati...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Keep Your Thoughts in Good Order
Continuing on my series on the 13 Goals of a Witch we come to the one, 'Keep Your Thoughts in Good Order'. So many people fill themselves and the world full of negative thoughts. We obsess with how bad things are instead of focusing on the blessings ...
Apache Creation Story
Since my start on sharing different Creation Stories was such a hit, I figured I would start it again. Here is a creation myth from the Apache, American Indian Tribe. Credit goes to Willow Branch's site. In the beginning nothing existed--no ...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Achieve Balance
We live in a world desperately out of order. A world that demands that we rush to gather more and more. That wants us to continue to be unhappy so that we can always seek out the next thing to buy that will "bring us happiness". And as a result so m...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Apply Knowledge with Wisdom
My last post in this multi-part series was on Learning. This post will focus on applying that knowledge with wisdom. Many people tend to confuse these two, wisdom and knowledge, as one and the same. But they are far from that. Any one can learn some...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Learn
After a one week hiatus I wanted to return to my multi-part series on the Thirteen Goals of a Witch. This weeks goal, which is Learn, relates back to my last post on Know Your Craft. The two are related because to know your Craft you must first learn...
Creation Stories - Hindu
A commenter last week talked about a Indian creation story that involves a cow. I have been unable to find that specific story but I figured that I would share one of the stories that I did find. Hope that you all enjoy. On a side note this will be t...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Know Your Craft
In my continuing series on the 13 Goals of a Witch, we come to 'Know your Craft'. This is one that I feel is probably being the most neglected in the now. As I have talked about countless times, I have a problem with "sunday school pagans". These ar...
Creation Stories - Norse
Last week I started a multi-week series on different Creation Stories. This week I am going to tell the story of Creation from the viewpoint of the Norse. Hope that you enjoy. In the beginning there was the void. And the void was called Ginnungagap. ...
Thirteen Goals of a Witch - Know Thyself
Last week there was an article on The Witch's Voice that sparkedmby interest. The article talked about the Thirteen Goals of the Witch and how many new Pagans are not following them and should. I figured that I would put forward my thoughts on each o...
Creation Stories
I want to start some weekly multi-part series. The first being this one on different Creation Stories. And I figured I would start it off with one of my own. I hope that you all enjoy. In the beginning there was the Goddess. And from her mind a...
Listen - They Might Have Something To Offer
This is it. We are at the end of my series on Pagan Parenting tips. This thirteentha and final tip is simply "Listen to your kids. Give them boundaries but let them have input" I will add to this by saying that I don't think kids should have that mu...
Educate Your Children
On our trip through this list of Pagan Parenting tips, we come to these words: Encourage your children to read. These are just a part of what we should do as parents, we should be their first educator. Our school system as a whole has failed our kid...
Empower Your Kids
We live in a society that in most cases fails to prepare children for life in adult society, especially men. And parents that expect their kids to act grown up, are told that kids should be kids. But it is my belief that kids should be taught the sk...
They Are Human As Well
Continuing on in my series on the list of Pagan Parenting Tips, we come to number nine which is much like number one but number ten ties in well, so we will do that one as well today. Rule number nine, be sure to tell your children you love them. R...
Don't Worry - Just Show Them the Wiccan Life
Today's post ties in a lot to yesterday's. But the message is don't worry to much about trying to make your children Wiccan. It is my firm belief that Wicca, being that it is such an experiential religion, will be the religion that many children will...
Don't Push Religion
I have mixed feelings on the the sixth tip on the list of Pagan Parenting tips. I believe in raising children with spirituallity and religion. But I can agree not to push the issue with them. For my youngest she enjoys practicing the Wiccan faith. S...
Live Through Your Kids
Now normally this would be bad advice, but if you don't take it to an extreme it can be very good advice. Encourage your kids to have fun, and have fun with them. Through this you can have a second childhood. I have chosen for this article to tie to...
Be an Example of Honor
I am continuing my series on Pagan Parenting tips this week. Today's tip is about teaching children honor and how to show respect by doing this to your children. This is more important than just showing your children that you treat others with respec...
Be Happy
Part two in my ongoing series on pagan parenting tips is on keeping children positive and upbeat. Children learn most about their view on life from their parents. So it is important that we stay positive and have an upbeat attitude. For me this ha...
