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On the cape Arkona (Kap Arkona in German) on the island of Rügen is the old sanctuary called Jaromarsburg. It was used by the tribe the Rani (a West Slavic tribe, also known as Ranen or Rujanen - which means "the red"). The sanctuary was used from the 6th to the 12th century - when the tribe was converted to Christianity.
The sanctuary was protected by two walls reaching 13 metres (and which can still be seen today) and the sanctuary itself was made of wood. From 1068, when another Slavic sanctuary was destroyed, it became the most prominent Slavic place of worship on the southern Baltic sea coast. The god worshiped there was the four-faced Svetovid (Svantevit, Svantovit et cetera ), the god of war, fertility and abundance.
The name Jaromarsburg comes from the ruler Jaromar I - but it was not what the place was called by the Rani themselves.
Up on Derwent Edge in the Peak District, the weathered stones take on some strange shapes. This one is popularly known as the Cakes of Bread - it's one of 3 or 4 similar ones standing in a row but at annoying spaces that didn't look great in a collective shot. Definitely a she I think. And struck me as being a rather comical, and now petrified, invading giant.
Another redo of a photograph I posted many years ago . Its from a trip I made to Zanzibar back in 2004. I loved these colourful women on the white beach atf Pwani Mchangani in Eastern Zanzibar. They are wearing the traditional Kangas . It was easy enough to photograph them as they were on the beach every day at low tide collecting seaweed which was used as a fertiliser . They obviously thought I was unbelievable funny
Of all the places I have been too Zanzibar is the most exotic . The white sands the smell of spices and the incredible fertility of the Island it was unbelievably verdant
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The faun (Latin: faunus, Ancient Greek: φαῦνος, phaunos, pronounced [pʰaunos]) is a mythological half human–half goat creature appearing in Roman mythology.
The goat men, more commonly affiliated with the Satyrs of Greek mythology than the fauns of Roman, are bipedal creatures with the legs and tail of a goat and the head, torso, and arms of a man, and are often depicted with goat's horns and pointed ears. These creatures borrowed their appearance from the satyrs, who in turn borrowed their appearance from the god Pan of the Greek pantheon. They were symbols of peace and fertility, and their chieftain, Silenus, was a minor deity of Greek mythology.
Detail from-
Volkmar Haase-'Skulptur Fruchtbarkeitsschrein' (steel, 1968)
Berlin-Zehlendorf
Rolleicord Va
Fomapan 200
Adox Rodinal 1+50
D’où vient la tradition du muguet ?
En France, la tradition d'offrir du muguet remonte au Moyen Âge. À l'époque, on considère le muguet comme une plante sacrée, associée à la déesse romaine de la fertilité, Flora. Cette fleur blanche, symbole de pureté, était utilisée pour honorer la déesse au printemps, sa période de sa floraison.
Au fil des années, la tradition se transforme, et la plante est de plus en plus offerte comme un porte-bonheur.
Offrir du muguet à quelqu'un est donc une manière de lui souhaiter du bonheur et de la prospérité pour l'année à venir. En plus de cela, le muguet symbolise aussi le renouveau souvent associé à l'amour et à la romance.
Le muguet et la Fête du 1er mai, origines
La fête du Travail est célébrée dans de nombreux pays à travers le monde, mais son origine remonte à la fin du 19ème siècle en Europe, en particulier en France.
À cette époque, les travailleurs se battent pour de meilleures conditions de travail, des salaires décents, des droits sociaux et politiques. Les premières manifestations du 1er mai ont eu lieu aux États-Unis en 1886, où des travailleurs organisent des grèves massives pour réclamer la journée de travail de huit heures.
En France, la fête du Travail est instaurée le 1er mai 1890. Cette journée consacre la reconnaissance des droits des travailleurs, la solidarité entre les travailleurs et travailleuses, et la journée de 8 heures.
Pour célébrer cette victoire, les travailleurs et travailleuses organisent une grande manifestation, le 1er mai. Pendant la manifestation, on distribue des brins de muguet, qui symbolisent la solidarité et l'espoir. Depuis lors, la tradition du muguet au 1er mai est devenue une coutume populaire en France. De même que la vente de muguets est une tradition populaire, elle est officiellement reconnue par le gouvernement français en 1941.
(d'après le site Rouchette.com sur Google)
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Where does the tradition of giving lilies of the valley come from?
In France, the tradition of giving lilies of the valley dates back to the Middle Ages. At the time, the lily of the valley was considered a sacred plant, associated with the Roman goddess of fertility, Flora. This white flower, a symbol of purity, was used to honour the goddess in spring, when she was in flower.
Over the years, the tradition has changed, and the plant is increasingly given as a good luck charm.
Giving someone a lily of the valley is a way of wishing them happiness and prosperity for the coming year. As well as this, the lily of the valley also symbolises renewal, often associated with love and romance.
Lily of the valley and 1st May, origins
Labour Day is celebrated in many countries around the world, but its origins date back to the end of the 19th century in Europe, particularly in France.
At that time, workers were fighting for better working conditions, decent wages and social and political rights. The first May Day demonstrations took place in the United States in 1886, when workers organised mass strikes to demand the eight-hour working day.
In France, Labour Day was introduced on 1 May 1890. This day consecrated the recognition of workers' rights, solidarity between workers and the 8-hour working day.
To celebrate this victory, workers organised a major demonstration on 1 May. During the demonstration, lilies of the valley were distributed, symbolising solidarity and hope. Since then, the tradition of lilies of the valley on 1 May has become a popular custom in France. Just as selling lilies of the valley is a popular tradition, it was officially recognised by the French government in 1941.
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Reproductive apparatus of the prolific hibiscus — untidy and spectacular growing to five metres in my Gold Coast hinterland garden. On a misty morning.
Detail from-
Volkmar Haase-'Skulptur Fruchtbarkeitsschrein' (steel, 1968)
Berlin-Zehlendorf
Rolleicord Va
Fomapan 200
Adox Rodinal 1+50
One consequence of what I have said recently would be to completely withdraw from my digital existence. It is not necessarily the recognition (that sweet poison :) that makes me post my pictures here, nor is it to proselytize (although I do feel like I am on a mission), but because I see myself as a creative person—and this platform as my window to the world. Perhaps I am a little too open and much of what I say actually belongs to the most intimate private sphere—I will work on that—
but
no musician writes music not to be heard,
no author writes a book not to be read,
and no one lights a light only to put it under a stool.
Only through extreme (some would say over the top) processing could I bring out the sunrays in the sky, which to me was necessary to create the fairy tale like atmosphere of the place and the moment. The field is sloping slightly up to the right which may deceive you into thinking that the horizon is not straight.
-- Only my contacts can see 'large' --
History of the Tiki Culture
Most often when we hear the word “Tiki” we think of carved wooden statues with piercing eyes and a menacing scowl. Some statues wear expressions of great joy or spiritual balance, while others may look more troubled or sad. The history of tiki culture dates back to ancient Polynesia. Such carvings were first discovered in Polynesia, and tiki carvings are said to represent a Polynesian God. They’re an integral part of South Pacific mythology, culture and history.
Similar to the way the Christian religion sees Adam as the first created human, Maori mythology refers to Tiki as the first man. One of the most popular legends states that Tane created the first man, Tiki, then made a wife for him. Another version, however, says Tiki mixed his own blood with clay to create the first human, while another popular variation of the story claims that Tiki lived a lonely life and craved companionship. He was overjoyed when he saw his reflection in a pool of water, but his joy quickly faded as the image shattered when he dove into the pool in an effort to embrace his new-found friend. In his anguish, he covered the pool with dirt, and the earth gave birth to a female companion.
The sheer number of legends surrounding Tiki is quite astounding—possibly because so many island cultures pay tribute to Tiki Gods. The four major Hawaiian Tiki Gods are Ku the God of War, Lono the God of Fertility and Peace, Kane the God of Light and Life, and Kanaloa the God of the Sea. Ancient followers worshiped these Gods through prayer, chanting, surfing, lava sledding and even human sacrifice.
www.homewetbar.com/blog/history-of-the-tiki-culture/
TIKI
Il Tiki fa parte di una credenza che si fonda su un concetto spirituale, tipicamente polinesiano. Di origine delle isole Marchesi, questa spiritualità viene diffusa in tutta l'Oceania attraverso la personificazione nelle forme di statue in roccia lavica, legno e ossa anche umane. Queste raffigurazioni sono presenti in diverse forme, considerate patrimonio dell'arte oceanica, come gioielli e tatuaggi dai significati tutt'ora mistici. Alcune di queste rappresentazione sono facce con grandi occhi rotondi incise e dipinte su pietre, alcune anche rappresentative gli Dei Maori.
Nomi ed epiteti dei tiki nelle religioni Maohi:
Nomi ed epiteti dei tiki nelle religioni Maohi:
Tiki-tohua, il progenitore degli uccelli;
Tiki-kapakapa, il progenitore di pesce e di un uccello;
Tiki-auaha, il progenitore del genere umano;
Tiki-whakaeaea, il progenitore del Kumara.
Snake's Head Fritillary | Fritillaria meleagris | Liliaceae
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Granaatappels staan symbool voor vruchtbaarheid vanwege hun vele zaden, maar ook voor de dood vanwege de rode kleur van het binnenste van de vrucht.
De Griekse godin Persephone werd gedwongen elk half jaar naar de Hades terug te keren omdat ze zes granaatappelzaden had gegeten.
In de Bijbel (Tenach of Oude Testament) wordt de granaatappel vaak genoemd. In het Hooglied worden bijvoorbeeld de wangen van de vrouw vergeleken met een granaatappel.
Granaatappels zijn een bron van kalium en vitamine C, maar vooral van polyfenolen. Wetenschappelijk onderzoek heeft aangetoond dat ze 3 à 4 maal zo veel polyfenolen bevatten als rode wijn, druivensap of groene thee
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Pomegranates stand for fertility symbol because of their many seeds, but also for the death because of the red color of the interior of the fruit.
The Greek goddess Persephone was forced to return to Hades every six months because she had eaten six pomegranate seeds.
In the Bible (Tanach or Old Testament), the pomegranate is often called. In the Song of Songs, for example, the woman's cheeks as compared to a pomegranate.
Pomegranates are a source of potassium and vitamin C, but particularly of polyphenols. Scientific research has shown that they contain 3 to 4 times as many polyphenols as red wine, grape juice or green tea
Symbol of fertility an wealth.
Wünsche Euch für das neue Jahr alles, was der Granatapfel symbolisiert.
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The Sanctuary of Truth is a magnificent temple in Pattaya, Thailand, that stands as a tribute to traditional Thai architecture and craftsmanship. The temple is entirely made of wood, with intricate carvings depicting various Hindu and Buddhist deities, as well as ancient Thai mythological figures. The construction of the Sanctuary of Truth began in 1981 and is still ongoing. The temple covers an area of over two hectares and is over 100 meters tall. It was designed by a local businessman named Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is not affiliated with any specific religion, but rather serves as a symbol of the unity of all religions and beliefs. It is a peaceful and tranquil place where visitors can reflect and appreciate the beauty of Thai culture and tradition. The Sanctuary of Truth also serves as a cultural and educational center. It hosts various workshops and events throughout the year, aimed at promoting traditional Thai arts and crafts. In Thai culture, goddesses are often depicted with bare breasts as a symbol of fertility, abundance and caring. This is a common motif in many Asian cultures and also appears in Indian and Balinese art, for example.
The left hall in the Sanctuary of Truth is an impressive wooden structure that resembles a cathedral. The hall has an imposing height of about 30 meters and is decorated with numerous statues and sculptures depicting Thai mythology and history. With high arches, vaults and elaborate carvings, it is reminiscent of Gothic architecture. Built using traditional woodworking techniques, the hall has over 100 beautiful carvings and sculptures depicting various aspects of Buddhism, Hindu mythology, and Thai culture. It represents the birth of life and humanity. It contains statues and sculptures depicting the creation of humanity, the earth and the cosmos. It is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in Thai culture and history, and who appreciate the beauty of traditional woodworking and architecture. There are images of gods and goddesses, Buddhist teachings and symbols of life and nature. Another interesting feature of the interior of the left hall is the large central atrium, which is lit by a skylight. This atrium serves as a kind of sanctuary, where visitors can meditate. In general, the inside of the left hall is a wonderful example of the rich Thai culture and history, and the wood carving techniques used to create it are very impressive.
The Sanctuary of Truth is een prachtige tempel in Pattaya, Thailand, die een eerbetoon is aan de traditionele Thaise architectuur en vakmanschap. De tempel is volledig gemaakt van hout, met ingewikkeld houtsnijwerk dat verschillende hindoeïstische en boeddhistische godheden uitbeeldt, evenals oude Thaise mythologische figuren. In de Thaise cultuur worden godinnen vaak afgebeeld met blote borsten als symbool van vruchtbaarheid, overvloed en zorgzaamheid. De bouw van het Sanctuary of Truth begon in 1981 en is nog steeds aan de gang. De tempel heeft een oppervlakte van ruim twee hectare en is meer dan 100 meter hoog. Het is ontworpen door een lokale zakenman genaamd Lek Viriyaphant. The Sanctuary of Truth is niet gelieerd aan een specifieke religie, maar dient eerder als een symbool van de eenheid van alle religies en overtuigingen. Het is een vredige en rustige plek waar bezoekers de schoonheid van de Thaise cultuur en traditie kunnen overdenken en waarderen. De linker hal in de Sanctuary of Truth is een indrukwekkende houten structuur die lijkt op een kathedraal. Met hoge bogen, gewelven en uitgebreide houtsnijwerk versieringen doet dit denken aan gotische architectuur. Het vertegenwoordigt de geboorte van het leven en de mensheid. Het bevat beelden en sculpturen die de schepping van de mensheid, de aarde en de kosmos weergeven. Het is een fascinerende plek om te bezoeken voor iedereen die geïnteresseerd is in de Thaise cultuur en geschiedenis, en die de schoonheid van traditionele houtbewerking en architectuur waarderen. Er zijn afbeeldingen van goden en godinnen, boeddhistische leerstellingen en symbolen van het leven en de natuur. Een ander interessant kenmerk van de binnenkant van de linker hal is het grote centrale atrium, dat wordt verlicht door een dakraam. Dit atrium dient als een soort van heiligdom, waar bezoekers kunnen mediteren en ontspannen
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BANGLADESH, a Land of Fertility and Dhaka is the capital city a Country of Land, boat /river , hills and sea, The Longest sea beach Cox Bazar and Famous Mango groves Sundorban is the tourist attraction with heritage of Old days makes One Nostalgic. BANGLADESH is born out of series of political movements ,Those Started with Language movement in 1952 , followed by Non cooperation Movement in 1969 and finally ended up with Liberation war in 1971,
Jute , The Golden Fiber of Bangladesh is world wide famous while now Garmentsbecame the economical backbone of the country, Bangladesh has a Long rich cultural and Literatures heritage, with our noble Laurent Poet Rabindranath Tagor., Followed by Nazrul Islam and Jibonanondo Dash.
The country BANGLASDESH is a land of fertility for Agriculture, while Livestock’s are the main driving force for the rural life, Education had been the prime concerned for people of these days . Bangladesh has the glory to Inaugurate ICC World cup Cricket in 2011 at Mir our stadium,
Season has Lot of credit in photography , along with the landscape. Heritage. Rivers cape, and Life style, People here enjoy festival in Bangladesh almost every month, Sometimes they are religious an most of the time seasonal, thus allow good subjects for Image capturing,
Lets we EXPLORE Our Beautiful BANGLADESH.
Bolivia
"Cholitas", Bolivian women wearing long braids and a bowler hat balanced on his head.
In 1849, upon request of the British army, the Bowler brothers invented a small round felt hat. The aim was to protect the head of gamekeepers from lower branches when they were in the forests of the kingdom. The hat was found in the luggage of British engineers when they went to build the railroad in Bolivia. Legend says that a trader selling at lost to the Bolivian men, proposed those hats to Bolivians women, assuring them that the bowler hat would bring them great fertility. This is how the "Bombín", colonial accessory, has become integrated in the culture of the country.
EXPLORE Worthy, Challenge #33 - FANTASY
after: Jeannette Woitzik
Textures Only ~ Competition #156
Source image with thanks to ~Brenda-Starr~
texture by SkeletalMess
texture by Pareeerica
model is the Marcus Ranum
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background by Moonchilde-Stock
"One is constantly reminded of the infinite lavishness and fertility of Nature—inexhaustible abundance amid what seems enormous waste. And yet when we look into any of her operations that lie within reach of our minds, we learn that no particle of her material is wasted or worn out. It is eternally flowing from use to use, beauty to yet higher beauty; and we soon cease to lament waste and death, and rather rejoice and exult in the imperishable, unspendable wealth of the universe."
— John Muir
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Crooked River Canyon,
Smith Rock State Park, Oregon
One of the "7 Wonders of Oregon"
Can't say it any better than this writer, well said:
"..... a gorgeous cathedral of rock in the high desert of eastern Oregon. ...... hiking up Misery Ridge to Monkey Face Rock and along Crooked River. Rock climbers dotted the cliff faces and fellow hikers filled the dusty trails. The hike was steep and the day was hot, but the sheer beauty of Smith Rock erased every trace of discomfort, leaving me awestruck of this sacred place."
--- Jamie Hale, The Oregonian/Oregonian Live, 12/30/2018
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Sif is a distinguished goddess, recognized for her connections with beauty, fertility, and the harvest. As the spouse of the formidable Thor, she embodies elegance, loyalty, and the vital aspects of nature that nurture life. Sif's most iconic characteristic is her long, golden hair, which symbolizes fertility, prosperity, and the thriving of crops. Her hair represents the plentiful harvest that sustains the Norse people, thereby emphasizing her role as a goddess deeply intertwined with agriculture and the earth. The tale of her golden locks, sheared off by Loki and then restored by the dwarves, underscores the importance of her beauty and the restorative power of nature. Even though Sif's individual narratives might not be as well-documented as some others, her role as Thor's wife and her place in the pantheon of gods highlights her unmistakable significance within Norse mythology.
Group: SHIELDWALL!!! RUNGARDVIK - SECOND LIFE
Album: The Norse Gods and Goddesses
Goddess: Sif - the Goddess of Harvest
Inspiration: 🎶Sif - Ritual and Meditation Music🎶
The poster image is created with the help of AI in Night Cafe Art Studio creator.nightcafe.studio/