Spinning A Celestial Tale: The Birth of Otso Mielikki, the Finnish forest goddess, has always shared an enchanting connection with all forest creatures, but none more so than with Otso, the first bear ever created. The intriguing tale of Otso’s birth comes from the 19th-century epic poem, Kalevala. According to the Kalevala, Otso was born […]
The Story Olokun challenges sky god Olorun to a weaving contest. The supreme god does not wish to compete personally so he sends his messenger, Agemo, the Chameleon to take his place. Each time Olokun appears in a splendid attire, the chameleon is able to mirror the hues and intricate patterns. Olokun is outwitted and […]
Nut was the ancient Egyptian goddess depicted as a naked woman arched over the earth, representing the sky. Her star-speckled body created the Milky Way, while her hands and feet touched the four cardinal points. As the sky goddess, Nut swallows the sun in the evenings and gives birth to it each dawn. According to […]
Xochipilli was the Aztec god of flowers, beauty, art, and dance. Often portrayed as a young man adorned with flowers and feathers, his name meant “Flower Prince” in Nahuatl. As patron of artists, Xochipilli encouraged the creation of poetry, song, and dance. He represented the pleasures found in relaxation and sexuality. Under his influence, Aztecs […]