Osiris is the first pharaoh of Egypt and an important figure in the Egyptian pantheon. He was the god of the afterlife, fertility, agriculture and resurrection. What animal is associated with Osiris? The ostrich is one of the animals associated with Osiris. The ostrich in Egyptian culture means...
As a symbol, the Tree of Life goes back to ancient times. The oldest known example was found in the Domuztepe excavations in Turkey, which dates back to about7000 BC. It is believed that the symbol spread from there in various ways. A similar depiction of the tree was discovered in the...
In Loving the Goddess Within: Sex Magick for Women Nan Hawthorne writes, "The magick was released when a sword was placed in the cauldron. It is a clear symbol of intercourse and fertility." (See my book review on Loving the Goddess Within.) Traditionally cast iron, a cauldron is a ...
In Mesoamerica, feathers symbolize abundance, riches, power, and fertility. Feathers were found on shields, garments, and headdresses. When soldiers died during combat, they were buried with feathers. The resplendent quetzal provided the most important feathers. These feathers were reserved for deities...
These actions correspond to the human reproductive process, i.e., conception, birth, and new life, offering a profound metaphor for fertility and creation. Beyond mythological narratives, the gourd’s reproductive imagery extends into the life practices of the Yi people. In southern Yunnan, there...