Shuimu: Chinese Magical Water Goddess 水母娘娘
“Goddess Positive” information by Phoenix the Elder – I am doing a series of divine women of China and the black and gold cover image will denote that, in the article section. This month it is a particularly favorite subject of mine: Water Goddesses who fall under the mystical, and magical when it comes to […]
Konrul and Toğru Birds
Compilation and additions by Phoenix the Elder – Shaman Birds of Ancient Grandmother Cultures show that many birds, bird symbolism, ancient bird art and old primordial bird cults of the grandmother traditions, are reflected in the beliefs of sober (non-plant) shamanism, the origins of pure shamanism. The Tuğrul (تغرل), is a bird from the family […]
Siberian Shaman’s Bird Mask
On some of the drums of the Siberian Shamans, there is an image of a hooked curve and line which symbolizes the Horse, like many Slavic and Balkan traditions which the horse is present in folk art and textiles. The Circles symbolizes both Sun and Moon, and lastly, the Beaks and Eyes of the Bird […]