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  Goddess
Although Goddess appears to mirror monotheism, the term is frequently used for an inclusive spirituality that may embrace the God, gods, goddesses, ancestral spirits, faerie etc. When Goddess is spoken of as a personal guardian, as in 'my Goddess' it means 'my worldview in Goddess spirituality.' The Goddess is also followed by Wiccans and Discordants.
Goddessing is a recent (unattributed) contribution to Goddess vocabulary, following on from Mary Daly's original suggestion that Deity is too dynamic, too much in process, changing continually, to be a noun, and should better be spoken as a Verb.
The Goddess is popularly recognised as threefold in one (although this is based on poor scholarship by Robert Graves his poetic inspiration has gained a tenacious hold); as the Maiden (or Virgin), the Mother (all-Mother), and the Crone.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/go/Goddess.html   (2979 words)

  
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Aradia was sent to Earth as prophetess of the religion of witchcraft, given and accepting the mission of protecting women from the oppressions of feudalism.
Brigit was the chief goddess of the Brigantes, the dominant tribe in the north of England before the invasion of the Romans.
She controlled the seasons and the weather; and was the goddess of earth and sky, moon and the sun.
www.angelfire.com /mo3/ladyofthesacredearth/celticgoddesslist.html   (1531 words)

  
 Aradia (goddess) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aradia, according to Charles Godfrey Leland's Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches, is the messianic daughter of the goddess Diana who came to Earth to teach witchcraft to her oppressed worshippers.
Aradia, or the Gospel of the Witches begins with Aradia's birth to Diana and Lucifer, who is described as "the god of the Sun and of the Moon, the god of Light (Splendor), who was so proud of his beauty, and who for his pride was driven from Paradise".
The Charge of the Goddess, an importance piece of liturgy used in Wiccan rituals, was inspired by the speech attributed to Aradia in the first chapter of Aradia.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Aradia_(goddess)   (531 words)

  
 The Goddess Speaks: Aradia
Aradia is a Daughter of the Moon and the Sun, a manifest deity whom incarnates in times of slavery and oppression to bring, teach and empower the people with co-creative tools of Freedom and Beauty.
Not only was Aradia no longer the pure vessel that her religion demanded of it’s followers, Aradia had embraced a queer love that Bella felt shamed her and her husband in the eyes of the community, the fascist town mayor and town council.
Aradia replied that it was simply not possible for her to become the woman her mother desired her to be.
www.dreamroads.com /witchcamp/houseofthewind.php   (3556 words)

  
 Wikinfo | Goddess   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Goddessing is a recent (unattributed) contribution to Goddess vocabulary, following on from Mary Daly's suggestion that Deity is too dynamic, too much in process, changing continually, to be a noun, and should better be spoken as a Verb (following Buckminster Fuller's "God is a verb").
Goddesses or demi-goddesses appear in sets of three in a number of ancient European pagan mythologies; these include the Greek Erinyes (Furies) and Moirae (Fates); the Norse Norns (Fates); Brighid and her two sisters, also called Brighid, from Irish mythology, and so on.
Goddessing is an embodied thealogy, and Pagan men find interesting beds, but have to meet the challenge of women of power in order to be invited into them.
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Goddess   (3757 words)

  
 Aradia: The Female Avatar
Aradia de Toscano was born August 13, 1313 in Volterra, Italy.(4) Her mother was the Goddess Diana (2,3,4,5,6).
It was documented in 1508 by Bernardo Rategno, an Italian Inquisitor, that an increase of the "witches sects" begun approximately in 1350.
Aradia is the founder of the Strega Tradition (3,4,6).
www.orderwhitemoon.org /goddess/aradia/Aradia.html   (1288 words)

  
 GODDESS WORSHIP
Goddess worship was gradually combined with worship of male Gods to produce a variety of Pagan polytheistic religions, among the Greeks, Romans, Celts, etc. Author Leonard Shlain offers a fascinating alternative explanation.
Janet and Stewart Farrar, "The Witches' Goddess: The feminie principle of divinity", Phoenix, Custer WA (1987).
Leonard Shlain, "The Alphabet versus the Goddess," at: http://www.alphabetvsgoddess.com/
www.religioustolerance.org /goddess.htm   (1607 words)

  
 God & Goddess Statues & Altar Figures at Ritual Magick
The Goddess or Fate who ruled each individual's "Wheel of Fortune," called Tyche by the Greeks, was envisioned as a kindly deity similar to a guardian angel.
This ancient Goddess arising from a perfect crystal cluster gently and hypnotically chages from clarity through a living rainbow of colors when using the optional light box available on our Stands Page In the darkness of your meditation space or at your bedside, let this divine guardian spirit open the dreaming gateway between worlds.
Venerated for centuries as nurturer, mistress of magic, and protectress, the Goddess is intimately connected with the moon.
www.ritualmagick.net /statues.html   (1818 words)

  
 Chapter Fourteen
Aradia squinted to see through the dust and the late autumn afternoon sun which was slowly sinking towards dusk.
Aradia stood over him, the point of the Sword of Artemis poised bare inches from piercing his heart; suddenly she flipped the Sword up in a neat, quick motion of her wrist and sheathed it.
Aradia looked coldly down at him, then rolled her eyes in disgust and walked away; she signalled to two Amazons who walked over and flipped the weak, helpless Roman over his horse, then slapped the horse's backside.
www.academyofbards.org /fanfic/l/lmt_daughtersofartemis14.html   (6216 words)

  
 Paganism in Provence - Vincent Bridges
The strega of Leland's Aradia and the sigils of the Arbatel represent a minority and distinctly non-mainstream thread of the ancient tradition’s survival.
Aradia is the daughter of Diana and Apollo, her son/brother/father, which is to say the Sun God and the Moon Goddess.
Her daughter Aradia (Herodias in Greek) combines these qualities, but is seen as a human, a semi-divine being who took on human form for the sake of the oppressed and down trodden, according to Leland’s sources.
www.jwmt.org /v1n6/provence.html   (6162 words)

  
 Aradia
Aradia (her name is derived from Herodias, queen of witches) was the daughter of moon goddess Diana.
Aradia is a Tuscany Goddess (or a Tuscany teacher of witchcraft, depending on who's info you follow) who's name I borrowed for my on-line handle.
He was afraid of her, probably because she is a moon goddess and therefore very dark next to his light.
www.angelfire.com /realm2/amethystbt/goddessaradia.html   (430 words)

  
 Goddess Diana
Stories of Goddess Diana are told form the beginning of Troy to the Christian Bible of King James in the scriptures of Acts and the gospels of Paul.
Goddess Diana created the world of her own being having in herself the seeds of all creation yet to come.
The second being Goddess Diana also sends Her daughter Aradia to live as a mortal and save the misfortunate people of Earth as does God send His son Jesus to live as a mortal and save the people.
www.covenofthegoddess.com /goddessdiana.htm   (912 words)

  
 Aradia Ensemble: About Us
Aradia is a period instrument ensemble specialising in the repertoire of seventeenth century France and England, and in contemporary music written for period instruments.
Aradia has made eight recordings for Naxos Records, has toured internationally, and has a busy local concert season at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto.
Aradia is the Etruscan name for the goddess Artemis, twin sister of Apollo and daughter of Leto and Zeus.
www.aradia.ca /about.html   (99 words)

  
 Goddess Jewelry
The Goddess of Compassion graces this beautiful combination of cherry quartz, strawberry quartz and aurora borealis and silver-finish lead-free pewter beads.
Aradia was an Italian "herb doctor" who traveled the countryside during the Dark Ages sharing her extensive knowledge of herbal medicines and remedies with the poor peasants.
This Aradia pendant is Mandarava's tribute to this wonderful woman, and depicts her drawing strength from the Divine Intelligence.
www.mandarava.com /Retail/goddess_jewelry_g_1.htm   (916 words)

  
 Roman Gods and Goddesses
Gods and goddesses of Rome were invoked for everything from healing to the sparking of the flame for firewood.
A goddess of secrecy and protector of Rome.
A goddess of witches in the Tuscany region of Italy.
www.biblicalhistorytimeline.com /RomanGodsandGoddesses.htm   (1855 words)

  
 Goddess Magnets Page 1 of 2
ARADIA: Strong, lovely and charismatic Aradia, the Queen of Witches and daughter of Diana.
She was also the Egyptian goddess of pleasure, music, dancing and joy.
HESTIA: Goddess of Home and Hearth, Hestia is often seen with a loaf of bread to symbolize the nurturing home.
www.goddessgift.net /page74.html   (320 words)

  
 Site Map ~ Spiral Goddess Grove
Here at the Spiral Goddess Grove there is always something to experience that goes beyond the material magic of Cartier, Harry Winston, Chanel, Laugerfeld and Mira Lago.
The Goddess is known by many names, here are a few of them.
Spiral Goddess Grove tm, and Goddess Magazine.com tm are Trademarked (TM) by Abby Willowroot.
www.spiralgoddess.com   (500 words)

  
 Goddess
The Goddess corresponds to the elements Water and Air, yin, negative energy (note that negative does not mean "bad" but rather the opposite of "positive" as in the poles on a battery), and the Moon.
Naturally, the threefold Goddess is only one of the myriad ways She has been worshipped over the centuries, as is evident in the plethora of Goddess names used by various cultures.
Inthe form of a cat, she enchanted her brother Lucifer and gave birth to Aradia (Queen of the Witches) and is therefore a mother figure as well.
members.tripod.com /~LadyJessica/BookofShadows/goddess.html   (909 words)

  
 Goddess List(Paganlore.com)
Aradia is an extremely powerful entity and a protectress of witches in general.
Roman moon Goddess and Goddess of the Hunt.
She is a seductress (as she enchanted her brother Lucifer to beget Aradia in the form of a cat) as well as a mother figure for witches.
www.paganlore.com /Goddess_List.asp   (440 words)

  
 Pagan Poet - Goddess - "The Goddess is known as the Lady of the Ten Thousand Names.."
the Mesopotamian goddess Ishtar, Athene supervisory goddess of Athens, Sarasvati goddess of learning and wisdom, Durga goddess of war, Lakshmi goddess of wealth, goddess of craft technology esp. weaving.) Goddesses are studied by anthropologists who note that many goddesses are viewed as a personal guardian or teacher.
In Hinduism, goddess as Shakti is the principle of energy through which divinity functions.
She is referred to as 'Queen of Heaven', 'Lady of the Beasts', 'Creatrix' and just 'the Lady.' She is sometimes approached through her different aspects, represented by individual goddesses like Sarasvati, Lakshmi, Uma,Isis, Guan Yin, Kali, Pele or Athena.
www.paganpoet.com /goddess.htm   (3015 words)

  
 New Moon Rising 4: The Winter Solstice by Jason Rath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It was premature to view the Goddess in Her crone aspect during Samhain.
During the Winter Solstice the Goddess is in Her Crone aspect and represents the darkness of Winter.
Aradia is the earth and all things upon it, for She is the offspring of Herself.
www.nmrising.com /public/43.htm   (1975 words)

  
 New Moon Rising 5: Solitary Candlemas Rite by Jason Rath   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Oh Aradia, oh Cernunnos, I sprinkle the lustrous waters upon the ground of this earth.
This Circle is strong and this Circle is sacred, for Aradia and Cernunnos encompass its boundaries.
This dagger is a symbol of the phallus of Cernunnos.
www.nmrising.com /public/62.htm   (1770 words)

  
 Aradia
I do not view Aradia as the daughter of the goddess Diana, and in fact I refer to her in quite human terms.
What I was taught is that the name "Aradia" was once the secret name of a goddess, which was later used by the woman now attached to this legend.
The legend of Aradia was never intended to be a "gospel" in the same regard as the Christian legends about Jesus that comprise the New Testament.
www.stregheria.com /criticscorner.htm   (4079 words)

  
 The Celtic Connection Catalog., New Age Health Books Pg1
Today, a great amount of debate exists over whether Aradia was an authentic representation of Italian Witchcraft at the time Leland published the manuscript.
While it is true that Maddelena"s involvement with Leland cannot be proven, the fact remains that even with its uncertain origin, Aradia is one of the most important manuscripts available to the Pagan community.
Even if it does not reflect the ideology of a hidden tradition of Italian Witchcraft, it most definitely presents such a powerful message that, even today its words are repeatedly found throughout Pagan literature.
www.wicca.com /celtic/catalog/books/AradiaOrTGOTW.htm   (140 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Aradia or the Gospel of the Witches: Books: Charles Godfrey Leland,A. J. Drew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Goddess Aradia: Queen of Witches — Goddess Aradia Statue, & Magnet.
Now there is a copy of Aradia that explains references within the book to Lucifer, the Devil, and other scary figures.
Anyone interested in the Aradia material, Italian lore, or new insights into Leland's work will be quite disappointed by this sketchy and seemingly half-hearted work.
www.amazon.com /Aradia-Gospel-Witches-Charles-Godfrey/dp/1564146790   (1753 words)

  
 Circle of Aradia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Formed in 1985, Circle of Aradia (COA) provides services and education that nurture the spiritual needs of women in Los Angeles.
In 1993, Circle of Aradia incorporated as a nonprofit religious organization and a local chapter of the Reformed Congregation of the Goddess, which to our knowledge is the first federally recognized women's religion in the United States.
Dianic tradition is a feminist, Goddess and woman-centered, earth-based denomination of Wiccan religion revived by Z Budapest, Winter Solstice 1971 in Los Angeles, CA.
www.circleofaradia.org /herstory   (244 words)

  
 Aradia, Gospel of the Witches index
(Oxford University Press, 1999), presents three divergent theories about Aradia: first, that is a genuine text of an underground Italian Goddess religion, second, that Maddelena wrote it based on her family tradition, or third, that Charles Leland forged it based on his extensive knowledge of folklore.
Each of these theories has pros and cons: it may be that the second and third are closest to the truth.
This version of the etext, originally scanned early in 2001, was proofread a second time in July of 2002 and upgraded to current coding standards of sacred-texts.
www.sacred-texts.com /pag/aradia/index.htm   (347 words)

  
 A Great Goddess Altar
These flames burn in honor of the Great Goddess.
May you be filled with the ancient wisdom of the Goddess.
Goddess Names * Discovering Yourself * Ritual and Renewal * Goddess Lands * Great Goddess Altar * Asherah Altar * Altar of Astarte * Aphrodite's Altar * Brigid Altar * Breathe Deeply * A Goddess Garden * Grove of
www.spiralgoddess.com /Altar.html   (201 words)

  
 The Goddess Speaks: Aradia
Go to her in all matters, and pray to the Full Moon.
The ears of the Goddess are open, and her heart listens to yours.
Let the sorrows melt away, let miracles unfold that will answer all your questioning.
www.dreamroads.com /witchcamp/Aradia2.php   (695 words)

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