White Rose of Avalon

Myth

  • Helen, the Face that Launched 1000 Ships

    For this week’s Femme Fatale Friday, I have decided to feature Helen of Troy!   Helen of Troy was once married to the King of Sparta, Menelaus.   This is why he would launch a war to try and get back his wife, as her leaving with Paris was humiliating as well as insulting.  …

  • The Eris and Maleficent Connection

    For today’s post, I want to take a look at the connection between the Greek Goddess Eris and the Dark Faery Maleficent.    On the surface, it may seem that Eris and Maleficent are totally unique figures.   Eris is the Goddess of Strife, who delighted in battle and was often seen beside her brother…

  • The 3 Divine Queens of Greek Myth

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the three Divine Queens of Greek Mythology.   These are the wives of the three eldest Olympian Gods.   So they are each Queen of one of the Divine lands, of Sky, of Sea, and of the Underworld!   Without further ado, let’s meet…

  • Calypso Poem

    For this final post of Poetry Week, I would like to share a poem about the nymph Calypso. Calypso  by Maranda Wabik My island Became his home For seven long years I offered him Immorality I offered him  My body I offered him My heart Odysseus rejected My love He broke  My heart He left…

  • Circe Poem

    For this sixth post of Poetry Week, I have decided to share a poem that I have written about the Greek Sorceress Circe. Circe by Maranda Wabik Ruling on my island Turning men into beasts Ruling over the Nymphs Experimenting with magic Many call me a witch Many call me a sorceress Many call me…

  • Medusa’s Might Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem I composed about the power of Medusa! Medusa’s Might by Maranda Wabik The Gorgon’s might Helps us take flight Few know of her plight Medusa was a  Priestess Medusa was a  Virgin Medusa was a  Witch Medusa was a  Goddess After Poseidon’s  Violation She became…

  • The Morrighan and Valkyrie Connection

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at the connection between the Irish War Goddess the Morrighan and Norse Valkyries.   The Morrighan is a Goddess of war, death, rebirth, prophecy, and even a Faery Queen.   Valkyries were handmaidens of Odin, and responsible for helping collect the souls of warriors who…

  • Great & Mighty Aphrodite Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the power and might of Aphrodite. Great & Mighty Aphrodite by Maranda Wabik Being of beauty Being of grace Being of love  Being of sexuality Goddess borne of foam Goddess of the sea Goddess of fiery passion Goddess of watery compassion Goddess with a…

  • Persephone & Blodeuwedd Poem

    For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the connection between Persephone and Blodeuwedd. Persephone & Blodeuwedd by Maranda Wabik Dual nature One dark One light Spring Goddess Queen of Death Wife of Hades She is Persephone! Another Goddess Of duality One dark One light Flower maiden Hunting owl Wife of Llew…

  • Aphrodite and Hermes

    For today’s post, I have decided to take a look at a lesser-known affair in Greek myth.   Aphrodite, the Goddess of love, and Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, had an affair.    This is largely overshadowed by Aphrodite’s more famous love matches with God of war Ares and human Adonis.    I have…