historical folklore – Moonzie Momma

From The Goddess Companion June 7

A neoclassical-style painting depicting a humble man named Albinus assisting Vestal Virgins on a dirt path; he is stepping down from his wooden cart to offer his family's transport to the priestesses, who are carrying sacred objects and a burning torch away from a burning city in the background.

~June 7 On the hillside outside the city, the Vestals encountered a humble man named Albinus, who was escaping in a cart with his family, along with other civilians, from the war.Even in danger, Albinus remembered what was due the goddess, and felt the impiety of riding with his family […]

From The Goddess Companion April 26

A vibrant scene of the ancient Roman festival of Floralia. People in traditional Roman tunics and floral wreaths laugh and celebrate in a sunlit stone street, throwing beans into the air. A goat and a hare run through the crowd, and in the background, others carry a ceremonial float under flower-garlanded columns.

~April 26 Here are some little trinkets, goddess, because I know you love baubles, and I want you to smile.Here are some cakes, Aphrodite, sweet ones for a sweet goddess. I hope these make you happy.And me? Oh, I want little in return: only your gaze, watching me as I […]