Available in Solid Sterling Silver,
Copper or 14k Gold.
Item # 2043 - Measurements: 14 x 8 x 7 mm
TRIPLE GODDESS SYMBOLISM
The concept of the Great Goddess as The Triple Goddess, young woman
(Maiden), birth-giving matron (Mother), and an old woman (Crone), dates
from the earliest ages of mankind. This concept was embraced by many
different mythologies from many different parts of the world. The Vikings
had the Norns (Urdu/Verdandi/Skuld), the Romans had the Fortunae (Concordia/Salus/Pax),
the Druids had Diana Triformis, the Greeks had the Moirae, Graeae, Horae,
etc.
Mother, Maiden, Crone attributes are also ascribed to the three phases
of the moon:
the Maiden, which corresponds to the new moon;
the Mother, which corresponds to the full moon;
and the
Crone, which is the waning moon.
MAIDEN
The Maiden aspect represents enchantment, inception, expansion, the
female principle, the promise of new beginnings, youth, excitement,
and a carefree eroticism. She is innocent in some ways, but also a seductress
who recognizes the power of her sexuality.
Maiden goddesses include: Anatha, Brigid, Nimue, Kore, Persephone, Gerd,
Caer, Blodeuwedd.
Color: White.
MOTHER
The Mother is ripeness, fertility, fulfillment, stability, and power.
Mother is ripe, full-breasted, at the peak of her womanly powers. She
is the one who tenderly rocks the baby, but she is also the lioness
who hunts to feed her offspring and will fight to the death to protect
them.
Mother goddesses include: Aa, Ambika, Anahita, Asherah, Ceres, Coatlicue,
Danu, Demeter, Hathor, Ishtar, Isis, Lakshmi, Luonnotar, Nintu, Sheng-Mu.
Color: Red.
CRONE
The Crone is wisdom, retrenchment, repose, and compassion. She is old
age, experience, accumulated wisdom and death. She is the gateway to
Death, and the guide to Rebirth.
Crone goddesses include: Annis, Baba Yaga, Cailleach, Greine, Hel, Maman
Brigitte, Oya, Sedna, Skuld, Takotsi, Toci.
Color: Black.
Goddesses who embody the triple aspect within themselves
include: Brigid (Ireland/Celtic), Carmenta or Carmentis (Roman), Hekate
or Hecate (Greek/Anatolia), Helice (Greek), Kali (India), the Morrigan
(Ireland/Celtic).
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