#FolkloreSunday
In Japanese lore, Old Man of the Moon came to Earth as a beggar and asked the animals for food. All gave except for Rabbit, who told him to build a fire, and jumped in. Quickly the Old Man of the Moon pulled Rabbit from the fire and took him to live on the moon.
#MythologyMonday
In Japan, the lore of the Maneki Neko, or waving cat, began in the Edo period. A man was standing in a temple when he saw a cat that appeared to be beckoning to him. Intrigued, he followed the cat, and lightning struck the spot just where he stood seconds ago.
In old Norse #TheRoadToHellLeadsTo Hel, daughter of Loki and giantess Angrboda. At birth, Hel was sent from Asgard, to the underworld, and made queen of all who died from old age or illness.
#WinterDrivingRules ? Ask Boreas the purple-winged god of the north wind, and one of the four seasonal Anemoi or Wind-Gods for fair winds. But, as the god and herald of winter he drives the icy cold winds to mountains of Thrake (Thrace).
#MythologyMonday
In 375 BC, after the victory over Sparta, Athenians created a cult for Peace, by erecting altars to Eirene . She was one of the Horae, goddesses of natural order, and peace. Her image in art is one of a serene woman carrying a cornucopia, torch, and sceptre.
#MythologyMonday
Ancient Egyptians of all classes used cosmetic paint on their faces and bodies. Most popular was a black pigment called Kohl, and powdered green malachite. These were applied to the eyes to ward against evil and to honour the goddess Hathor, mother of the world.
#MythologyMonday
In Greek myth, Amethystos rejected Dionysus, and prayed to the Gods to preserve her chastity, so they turned her into a pure white stone. Distraught, Dionysus, poured wine on the stone, turning it purple, and Amethyst became the symbol of romance, lust and love.
#MythologyMonday
In Greek myth, Tantalus, a rich, tyrannical king, of Sipylus, was exiled to Hades by Zeus for plotting to serve his own son at a great feast with the gods. He was sentenced to be thirsty and hungry for eternity despite standing in water and close to fruit trees.