Thursday, February 12, 2004
Dragons & Serpents
So, I'm web surfing (what else) and I come across this tidbit:
"The word 'drake' is from old English for dragon, but before that (it) derives from an old Indo-European root meaning serpent." What is the Origin of the Name Drake
I've been wondering for years what exactly it is with dragons in history, and with our neopagan fascination with them. Ah, now I know. An overlay on the primordial symbol of Goddess and transformation and the mysteries: the serpent.
Did I mention I was initiated on February 1st? [LOL -- After 13 years in my Tradition, and after graduating from a Priestess Training Program. NONLOL -- I'm now working within a specific lineage, not the usual roll-your-own Dianic mode. Merits to both ways, I think, but I'm glad to be where I am. Maybe some day I'll write an article, or just a blog post, on feminism, hierarchy/non-hierarchy, and the value of lineage, tradition, and respecting respectable elders.]
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"The word 'drake' is from old English for dragon, but before that (it) derives from an old Indo-European root meaning serpent." What is the Origin of the Name Drake
I've been wondering for years what exactly it is with dragons in history, and with our neopagan fascination with them. Ah, now I know. An overlay on the primordial symbol of Goddess and transformation and the mysteries: the serpent.
Did I mention I was initiated on February 1st? [LOL -- After 13 years in my Tradition, and after graduating from a Priestess Training Program. NONLOL -- I'm now working within a specific lineage, not the usual roll-your-own Dianic mode. Merits to both ways, I think, but I'm glad to be where I am. Maybe some day I'll write an article, or just a blog post, on feminism, hierarchy/non-hierarchy, and the value of lineage, tradition, and respecting respectable elders.]
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Celtic Sacred Hours (3, 6, 9, 12 am/pm) Healing Practice:
What does my body need?
What does my spirit need?
Where is the flow? What wants to happen right now?
