Pantheon of Goddesses: Arnamentia

Hello boys and girls! Long time no blog. Things at the ol’ Day Job have quieted down now, so before they pick back up let’s get to it

Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world…

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**Some of the information I’ve gathered came from The Goddess Guide by Priestess Brandi Auset ~ a must read for anyone interested in Goddesses of all flavors!**

Photo Credit: Naviana

Arnamentia

Not much is known about this ancient goddess.  What we do know comes from the inscriptions the ancient Celtic people left on stones.

A solar deity, Arnamentia is the goddess of flowing water, spiritual healing and purification.  She rules over all bodies of water, from the largest oceans and lakes to the smallest rivers and streams.  It is said in times of despondency or peril she offers renewal of the mind, body and soul.

Attributes

Healing; Oceans, Rivers and Bodies of Water; Purification;

Colors

Green, Blue & White

Element

Water

Sabbats or Festivals

Yule, Imbolc, Samhain

 So talk to me.  What do you think of Arnamentia? Who is your favorite Goddess?

Don’t see your favorite goddess here? Leave me a comment and tell me who you’d like featured

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Be sure you stop by on Thursday and celebrate Beauty of a Woman with me!

The God

Welcome to Tursan Tuesdays, where I take you on a journey through the Celtic world.

According to the Celts, because The Goddess is the land, it is her responsibility to ensure its continued fertility and prosperity. Therefore, she must have a most able consort.

The God, or the Green Man, is consort to The Goddess. Like her, he is a single archetype plus a trinity of aspects. Both The Goddess and The God are very complex. The God, also known as The Horned God, not to be confused with the Devil or any form of such, has three divine elements: Divine Child, the Son/Lover, and the Sacrificed Savior/Lord of Death.

As the Divine Child, the God represents new beginnings and the start of new cycles in all things – mental, physical, elemental, and spiritual. His traditional color is dark green.

The Son/Lover aspect symbolizes maturity and responsibility, the selfless desire to consider others feelings above one’s own. He balances sexual desire and need with companionship and tenderness. His traditional color is red.

Sacrificed Savior/Lord of Death aspect is a bit trickier to explain. The Sacrificed Savior represents renewal and reincarnation. He gives of his life so that spiritual knowledge and enlightenment can come into the world. He is always resurrected and reminds us that everything is recycled.

The Lord of Death is also known as the Lord of the Wild Hunt. He sees that karmic debts are paid and that destinies are fulfilled. He finds the souls that are ready for transition and compassionately guides them to the afterlife, all the while comforting them, erasing pain and suffering. His traditional color is black.

So talk to me. What do you think about The God? I am especially intrigued by the descriptions of the last aspect: Sacrificed Savior/Lord of Death; lots of story potential there! Have you heard or read any stories or legends about The Horned God?