Wicca Goddess

the lunar triple goddess symbol.

in wicca goddess deity of prime importance, along consort horned god. within many forms of wicca goddess has come considered universal deity, more in line description in charge of goddess, key wiccan text. in guise queen of heaven , similar isis. encompasses , conceives life, gaia. isis , late classical conceptions of selene, summation of other goddesses, represent different names , aspects across different cultures. goddess portrayed strong lunar symbolism, drawing on various cultures , deities such diana, hecate, , isis, , depicted maiden, mother , crone triad popularised robert graves (see triple goddess below). many depictions of draw on celtic goddesses. wiccans believe there many goddesses, , in forms of wicca, notably dianic wicca, goddess alone worshipped, , god plays little part in worship , ritual.

goddesses or demi-goddesses appear in sets of 3 in number of ancient european pagan mythologies; these include greek erinyes (furies) , moirai (fates); norse norns; brighid , 2 sisters, called brighid, irish or celtic mythology.

robert graves popularised triad of maiden (or virgin ), mother , crone , , while idea did not rest on sound scholarship, poetic inspiration has gained tenacious hold. considerable variation in precise conceptions of these figures exists, typically occurs in neopaganism , indeed in pagan religions in general. choose interpret them 3 stages in woman s life, separated menarche , menopause. others find biologically based , rigid, , prefer freer interpretation, maiden birth (independent, self-centred, seeking), mother giving birth (interrelated, compassionate nurturing, creating), , crone death , renewal (holistic, remote, unknowable) — , 3 erotic , wise.