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a shadow of goddess Durga is making halfway and making a guard by plastic to prevent from rain water
Clay statue of Goddess Durga in a temporary temple (called pandal) during the festival of Durga Pujo in Kolkata. Accompanying Goddess Durga at her both sides are her children: Ganesha, Laxmi, Saraswati and Kartik (L-R).
Two views of the painted terracotta head of a goddess, usually identified as Thesan/Leucothea,* but Nancy de Grummond has suggested it represents Catha, a lunar deity.** From Temple A at Pyrgi, c. 340-330 BC.
Photographed in the Villa Giulia (Rome) in 1998 with a Ricoh R1. Scanned from the prints and edited with Photoscape.
* www.museoetru.it/works/head-of-leucotea
** www.academia.edu/59263172/Moon_Over_Pyrgi_Catha_an_Etrusc...
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The Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco, California, is a monumental structure originally constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in order to exhibit works of art presented there. One of only a few surviving structures from the Exposition, it is still situated on its original site. It was rebuilt in 1965, and renovation of the lagoon, walkways, and a seismic retrofit were completed in early 2009. In addition to hosting art exhibitions, it remains a popular attraction for tourists and locals and is a favorite location for weddings and wedding party photographs for couples throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Model Credit: Amanda Brown (@amandabrrownn)
A dancer from the state of Tamil Nadu dancing as Goddess Kali in Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav in Bengaluru.
Number Two of the pair of fabulous Hellenic Air Force McDonnell-Douglas F-4E(AUP) Phantom II's - 01618 splits the air as she gets airborne from Fairford after RIAT 2017
Note the Targeting Pod mounted under her
...but the big question is - will we ever see them there again?
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Goddess Maat at the entrance to the tomb of Ramses III.
The first part of the tomb was the work of Setnakht.
20th dynasty, tomb of Ramses III - KV11, Valley of the Kings
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Celtic Goddess
Brigid, or the Exalted One, was the Irish goddess of spring, fertility, and life. Beloved by poets, she was the master of both healing and smithing. Her holiday, Imbolc, was held on February 1st and marked the midpoint of winter. Many of Ireland’s wells and waterways were devoted to her.
As a member of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Brigid was the wife of High King Bres and mother of Ruadán. She shares many similarities with the Catholic St. Brigid of Kildare, the patron saint of Ireland.
Brigid has been Anglicized from the Old Irish Brid in multiple ways: Brigit, Brig, or Bride (from which the word bride is derived). Stemming from the Proto-Celtic word Briganti, meaning “the High One” or “the Exalted One,” Brigid is the origin of the popular name Bridget. The name likely refers to the goddess’s connection to sunlight and fire, but may also be related to dawn goddesses across the Indo-European world. Brigid is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root for “to rise” or “high”, as is the English word bright.
Brigid was also known as the Goddess of the Wells, due to her connection to wells and waterways.
Brigid was a goddess full of contradiction. She was a goddess of healing, fertility, and motherhood, but also of passion and fire. Further complicating matters, Brigid was a goddess of serenity and water as well. Evidence of her worship has been found throughout Ireland, reflecting her importance as a powerful, yet personal deity. When she was not protecting mothers and newborn children, Brigid inspired many of the writers and poets for which Ireland is internationally renowned.
Brigid often appeared as a fiery-haired goddess wearing a cloak of sunbeam. She appears primarily in the form of a maiden or a mother, depending on the tale. These multiple forms may have been reflective of her status as a triple goddess.
Brigid’s domain over fertility and motherhood included not only mortals and gods, but animals as well. Her role as protector of domesticated animals was demonstrated via the animals she kept:
Fe and Men, two oxen who lend their names to Mag Femen, a field in County Kildare;
Torc Triath, the “king of boars” which appeared in Arthurian legend;
Cirb, a powerful ram and the king of sheep.
Brigid was a goddess of fire, passion, poetry, and invention. Even well into the Christian era, Irish writers credited Brigid as their inspiration. Through her connection to high architecture, She was a learned goddess—in part through her connection to high architecture—and inspired not just smiths, but craftsmen of all trades. Her connection to healing and wisdom may have been aspects passed on from her father, the Dagda, who was a master of magic and mysticism. Her ability to always know what was needed was one of her many sacred gifts.
Her status as a fire goddess was also apparent in her connection to the sun, and dawn in particular. Imbolc reflected the sun returning to the world as winter’s hold on the land lessened. Her name, “Exalted One,” reflected not only her nature as a solar deity, but her connection to crafting and wisdom as well.
Her invention of keening, a lament for the dead, reflected her status as a goddess of life and death. Brigid also protected cemeteries, which can be found at many of her holy sites.
Given the diversity of her attributes, Brigid was believed by many to be a triple goddess. Unlike most triple goddesses in Ireland, however, all of her aspects were named Brigid. Her status as a triple goddess allowed her to have multiple husbands, parents, and children without causing contradictions in the Celtic mythos.
Brigid’s holiday, Imbolc, took place on February 1st and marked the beginning of the Irish year. During the holiday, offerings such as food or coins were brought to waterways or wells; sites named in Brigid’s honor were especially popular. Those seeking her blessings often asked for healing, but might also ask for protection (often for their household, children, and/or livestock) or inspiration.
Brigid served as a water goddess and held dominion over both rivers and wells. Two of her most famous wells were:
Brigid’s Well in Kildare—one of the most famous sites in all of Ireland. The well’s water was said to heal any illness or wound. Though the site now belongs to St. Brigid, many still visit to seek the goddess’ blessing. The Flame of Ireland burns at this site, and is dedicated in Brigid’s honor.
Brigid’s Well in County Clare—located at a church, this well was built into/underneath a cemetery. This well is located near the famous Cliffs of Moher.
Brigid also had a clear symbol going back to prehistory known as the Brigid Cross. Made of rush or grass, this geometric cross is still used across Ireland, and is often hung above the doorways of homes and businesses. It is especially common around Imbolc, and is also used as one of the symbols of St. Brigid. The cross has several three-armed variants.
Brigid’s father was the Dagda—the Great God—a chief of the Tuatha Dé Danann. It was through the Dagda that Brigid had many siblings, including her brothers Aengus and Midir. In some sources, her mother was Danu, a powerful river goddess and the namesake mother-goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann (“Children of Danu”). Brigid married Bres, the High King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, and by him had a son, Ruadán.
In another tale, Brigid was the wife of Tuireann, and mother of his three sons, Brian, Iuchar, and Irchaba. The Sons of Tuireann slew Cian, the father of Lugh of the Long-Arm, while he was transformed into a pig.
domestic goddess
It may be father's day but this is the true star of my day. How many ladies would willing pose with a mop, curlers, and barefoot. odc- alone
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Given the state of things in the contemporary world, this goddess's name automatically leaves a bad taste in the mouth, as it were.
Nonetheless, this piece of sculpture in Kingsbrae Garden is exquisitely, gracefully beautiful.
A whimsical, surreal scene. Perhaps the start of a fairly tale... Digital content and starting background from Teddi Rutschman (Foxey Squirrel) and itKuPiLLi at Mischief Circus.
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This is Goddess Kalinda of Venezuela. I met her on my trip to her beautiful country and I was allowed to take this photo
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Earth goddess or flower child? Another incarnation for Marsha wearing one of my creations.
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