Earth Graphic
When I think of "Earth", there are three things that come to mind. The first is the planet on which we live (excuse my terrible scale, I'm not super great with freehand drawing to scale), and I think of this as that is what the planet is called. The second thing I think of is dirt; specifically the dirt used to grow plants like on farms, which is also called earth. The third thing is the element of earth, together with Fire, Wind and Water (and sometimes metal/heart/etc). I especially think of them through the Avatar: The Last Airbender series, which always makes me smile, and then reminds me of Captain Planet, which is another thing.....haha!
- Arianna Stonewater, ar1227, Slytherin (Spring 17/18)
- Arianna Stonewater, ar1227, Slytherin (Spring 17/18)
Most of the time when I think about the Earth in a spiritual way or the element itself I always end up thinking in the Greek Goddess Gaia. I don't know why, I just think it represents really well everything that the Earth is. I know it mostly represents the union of all the elements because without any of them the Earth as we know it couldn't be possible, but the fact that in many cases she is represented as green and with leaves as hair, it makes me think that considers the element Earth as the base of everything (as I will mention in another question).
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn15/16)
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn15/16)
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
When I think of earth, I think of the mountains, canyons and my favorite sport by far, rock climbing. So, I put a rock climber (Not me, sadly. I'm not that photogenic.) and my absolutely favorite place to rock climb.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
When I hear the word 'Earth', I instantly think about two things. The rich soil that litters the ground and the planet Earth. I was raised in a house which had a lot of gardens and greenhouses and I often helped people who tended them, so I really love working with soil. And the planet Earth is pretty simple to explain, as it is the planet we live on and coincidentally one of my favourites!
- Guinevere Avalon, gu819, Gryffindor (Spring 14/15)
- Guinevere Avalon, gu819, Gryffindor (Spring 14/15)
When I think about the Earth, I picture growth. It is what makes our planet special. Trees are a great representation of growth because they start out as tiny saplings and become giants. Some of them can live for many, many years.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
This is a poster that I have hanging in my bedroom, on the wall at the head of my bed. This is what I think of when I hear the word 'Earth'.
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Rhiannon Brennan, rh836, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
When I hear the word, "earth," I think of life, sustainability, and nature. I think of all the animals who are fed by the earth. and how every living thing needs the water on earth to survive. Although earth is so generous, it does not come without a price. Winter is especially hard on the living things that reside on earth. Vegetation dies out and it is a struggle for animals to survive. So, when I hear the word earth I think of the living things on it, and how through a cycle it takes care of itself.
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
When I first saw the word in this assignment I immediately thought of an Earth Goddess image I have. I see the heart of the Earths magic at work in the waterfall from the Goddesses hands flowing down and out of the mountains and along the river, nourishing the wildlife as it winds its way to a lake or the Ocean. The beauty of life living among other life and the joy of the family of wolf cubs playing around their sleeping mother. The freedom of the Eagle as he soars the skies above. The ever watchful eye of the Mountain Lion as he scopes out the territory below. And of course the beauty of woman as she nurtures all this life.
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
I've combined several elements in this image. First of all I used a brown theme since that's the color that comes to my mind when I think of Earth. The farthest background is of cracks in the ground, then the next one is our planet's continents, and the final element of the image are mountains and forests in the bottom left. These are the things that come to mind when I think of Earth.
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Earth Research
The element earth is in a very important place in Greek mythology and was first proposed by (with air, water and fire) Empedocles of Acragas who lived from 495 to 435 BCE. The elements were to help understand the chosmos better. Earth is associated with heaviness, femininity, matter and the terrestrial world. In Greek and Roman myths lots of gods and goddesses were associated with the earth element including Proserpina, Horae, Demeter, Persephone, Hades and Ceres. In Greek medicine the element earth was mostly associated with black bile because of it being cold and dry but is was also associated with fall, melancholy and salt. Earths alchemical symbol is a downward-pointing triangle with a horizontal line through it.
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
Earth is the heaviest element and the foundation of all other elements. It represents strength, vitality, life, and death. All things come from the earth and when they die, they return to the earth. While it is the firmest of elements, it also can adapt and change its composition when interacting with other elements. A lot of water will result in swamplands and marsh, lots of heat (fire) and air will give way to barren, desert lands.
'Earth personalities' take on these aspects as well. They are known to be kind, nurturing, calm, stable, wise and patient. But like with all elements there is a darker side. Earth personalities are also unyielding, stubborn, harsh, and possessive. Much like its element name, in fact. While the earth is indeed nurturing and fertile and firm, it can also be harsh, unyielding, and unforgiving.
Overall, when you look at the good and bad of all elements, earth is the most balanced of them.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
'Earth personalities' take on these aspects as well. They are known to be kind, nurturing, calm, stable, wise and patient. But like with all elements there is a darker side. Earth personalities are also unyielding, stubborn, harsh, and possessive. Much like its element name, in fact. While the earth is indeed nurturing and fertile and firm, it can also be harsh, unyielding, and unforgiving.
Overall, when you look at the good and bad of all elements, earth is the most balanced of them.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Although all the elements are needed to make the world work, I think the Earth is the one most important because its like the base. Once the Earth exists, everything can work around it.
Earth is the element of nutrition, security, protection, stability and discipline. When working with the Earth you need patience, because in most of the cases you need to wait until things come by themselves when the time is the correct. The forests, the beaches, the mountains and all the things that are part of the Earth didn't get done in one day, it takes time, a lot of it. So Determination and perseverance are the key.
Sabbats related to this element are: Samhain, Yule & Imbolc.
Correspondences:
- Elementals: Gnomes.
- Elemental King: Ghob.
- Energy type: Feminine-receptive.
- Celtic hour: Midnight.
- Season: Winter.
- Direction: North.
- Senses: Hearing, touch and smell.
- Colours: Green and coffee.
- Tools: Salt and sand.
- Musical Instruments: Drums and all kind of percussion instruments.
- Stones: Agate, jet, green jasper, cat's eye, green and black tourmaline & turquoise.
- Metals: Lead.
- Sacred trees: Ash, elm, cypress, honeysuckle & hawthorn.
- Animals: Spiders, dog, horse, worm, cow & rodents.
- Astrological signs: Taurus, virgo & capricorn.
- Herbs and plants: Alfalfa, cotton, artemisia, oats, barley, rye, fern, corn, quince tree, patchouli, wheat & verbena.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Earth is the element of nutrition, security, protection, stability and discipline. When working with the Earth you need patience, because in most of the cases you need to wait until things come by themselves when the time is the correct. The forests, the beaches, the mountains and all the things that are part of the Earth didn't get done in one day, it takes time, a lot of it. So Determination and perseverance are the key.
Sabbats related to this element are: Samhain, Yule & Imbolc.
Correspondences:
- Elementals: Gnomes.
- Elemental King: Ghob.
- Energy type: Feminine-receptive.
- Celtic hour: Midnight.
- Season: Winter.
- Direction: North.
- Senses: Hearing, touch and smell.
- Colours: Green and coffee.
- Tools: Salt and sand.
- Musical Instruments: Drums and all kind of percussion instruments.
- Stones: Agate, jet, green jasper, cat's eye, green and black tourmaline & turquoise.
- Metals: Lead.
- Sacred trees: Ash, elm, cypress, honeysuckle & hawthorn.
- Animals: Spiders, dog, horse, worm, cow & rodents.
- Astrological signs: Taurus, virgo & capricorn.
- Herbs and plants: Alfalfa, cotton, artemisia, oats, barley, rye, fern, corn, quince tree, patchouli, wheat & verbena.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The element earth is symbolised by a downwards-pointing triangle with a horizontal line through it. It is associated with feminine energies, passivity, stubbornness, fertility, the pentacle, and the compass direction opposite fire (fire is associated with whichever direction the sun passes through on the path between east and west. In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun passes through the South, so Fire is South and Earth is North. In the Southern Hemisphere, the sun moves through the North, so Fire is North and Earth is South). The Earth is seen as caring, nurturing, possessive, unchanging, and has strong connections to the material world. Another colour it is associated with is black, and associated animals include the pig and also the ox or cow.
- Meredith Malkins, me1126, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
- Meredith Malkins, me1126, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
Earth is a solid, strong and stable element. Earth people like to have routines and to follow instructions and rules. They are practical and focused, as well as very organized. Earth people tend to take on any task themselves to make sure it's done in a good enough way, since they are perfectionists. Earth people may have only a few friends, but they are very loyal to them. Earth people learn by doing, are patient and methodical, and care about the things that are real instead of dreaming. The home is very important for Earth people. Earth people can be very stubborn and not want to change their mind in an argument.
- Prof. Rachel Selenia, pr_rch, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Prof. Rachel Selenia, pr_rch, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
All of the other elements are found in the Earth, and the Earth is their womb; each one making the Earth a more divine, nurturing body. Gathering all manner of life from the cosmos, the Earth is rich in nourishment and minerals. In its body are held the seeds of life for all forms of life we know.
Being the most stable of the Elements, Earth is known for foundations and likened to the body. Associated with growth, knowledge, prosperity, strength and wisdom; thus the Earthen realms become essential for spells and rituals of business, fertility, prosperity, and stability. Also the Earth Element regulates knot and stone magic.
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
Being the most stable of the Elements, Earth is known for foundations and likened to the body. Associated with growth, knowledge, prosperity, strength and wisdom; thus the Earthen realms become essential for spells and rituals of business, fertility, prosperity, and stability. Also the Earth Element regulates knot and stone magic.
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
Opinion Essay
The main features of earth mentioned where feminine. Motherly qualities. Strength and solidity were also mentioned. However, the earth can be unstable and chaotic at times such as in a natural disaster. This could of course still be associated with mothering tendencies, as mothers must take a firm hand while also providing care. The earth also provides life and shelter. I think muggles often forget how much the earth truly provides for us that is not man made but necessary for life. Things such as water, food, shelter, and strength. I am interested in researching more about religions based on the earth. The earth could arguably also be the base for all other elements. It holds water, the wind runs through it, and though fire may burn the surface, the earth remains strong and unchanged at its core. Earth magic I imagine is therefore the most powerful and holds the ability to heal, offer strength, clarity, and other qualities to those interested.
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I do agree with the characteristics of Earth. It is fact that the earth is firm and fertile. We walk upon it every day and see the ever growing greenery and life that it provides. We could not exist without the nutritious things the earth provides. It is stable, given that we live on it. And in that stability and firmness we can see the strength and endurance of the earth.
After all, humans give the element quite a beating every day. Yet, it doesn't give in. Earth is from where all things come, giving meaning to it representing life and birth. But it also represents death and rebirth, as seen with winter's coming and going. Plants die in the winter but sprout again brand new every year.
The only thing I may not agree with is the fact that it is so rooted in darkness when listed with associations. Although given that Earth represents death as well as life I suppose that makes sense in a way. Regardless, I do agree with the element's characteristics. They fit the element very well.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
After all, humans give the element quite a beating every day. Yet, it doesn't give in. Earth is from where all things come, giving meaning to it representing life and birth. But it also represents death and rebirth, as seen with winter's coming and going. Plants die in the winter but sprout again brand new every year.
The only thing I may not agree with is the fact that it is so rooted in darkness when listed with associations. Although given that Earth represents death as well as life I suppose that makes sense in a way. Regardless, I do agree with the element's characteristics. They fit the element very well.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Well, I usually separate Nature magic and Earth magic. So it’s a little strange for me to hear that Earth is associated with Nature in general because Nature consists of all four (or more) elements. Of course it all makes sense when we connect Earth to the plants that grow on it and therefore to Life, and if we need to associate all magic with a certain element, everything connected to Nature would be likely connected to Earth.
However, I’ve got used to another system of magic that resembles magic from “Avatar: The Last Airbender” in some ways. For me, elements are four states of matter and everything that’s solid belongs to Earth. An Earth magician is capable of building something out of rocks and sand, maybe control wood and metal as well, but Life either belongs to Water magic or is a separate branch of magic.
I understand though that there is a “technical” or “scientific” approach that I use, and there is another one that can be called “metaphoric” or “mythological”. Myths show the connection between different notions in human mind: Earth is associated with Nature and Life, with plants and fertility, with birth and parenthood. They describe things that come to mind when we think about Earth. We don’t think about building something with rocks (well, I do but my approach is not that common), we think about all the things blossoming and sprouting to life. Beautiful, isn’t it?
Another thing I’m not capable to associate with Earth (mostly with myself though) is fertility and giving birth. I don’t know why. I said already that even though I consider Earth my element and I’m rather close to nature, this part of life is alien to me. Earth being a feminine element is also strange in my opinion (what exactly is “feminine” is another question), I’d say that’s Water.
In general, for me, the Earth is dead. Everything that grows on it isn’t a part of it. I even oppose Earth to plants in my mind. They’re connected, yes, but they are two different things for me. But still, I appreciate the associations and all that.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
However, I’ve got used to another system of magic that resembles magic from “Avatar: The Last Airbender” in some ways. For me, elements are four states of matter and everything that’s solid belongs to Earth. An Earth magician is capable of building something out of rocks and sand, maybe control wood and metal as well, but Life either belongs to Water magic or is a separate branch of magic.
I understand though that there is a “technical” or “scientific” approach that I use, and there is another one that can be called “metaphoric” or “mythological”. Myths show the connection between different notions in human mind: Earth is associated with Nature and Life, with plants and fertility, with birth and parenthood. They describe things that come to mind when we think about Earth. We don’t think about building something with rocks (well, I do but my approach is not that common), we think about all the things blossoming and sprouting to life. Beautiful, isn’t it?
Another thing I’m not capable to associate with Earth (mostly with myself though) is fertility and giving birth. I don’t know why. I said already that even though I consider Earth my element and I’m rather close to nature, this part of life is alien to me. Earth being a feminine element is also strange in my opinion (what exactly is “feminine” is another question), I’d say that’s Water.
In general, for me, the Earth is dead. Everything that grows on it isn’t a part of it. I even oppose Earth to plants in my mind. They’re connected, yes, but they are two different things for me. But still, I appreciate the associations and all that.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I mostly agree with what you mentioned about the earth element. I had never thought of earth as being more feminine, though you did explain why it is thought as so. All in all, I felt that you covered the earth element very well - the colors definitely make sense, and the aspects of it make sense. On the other hand, while the earth can be nurturing and such, it can also be extreme and harsh. It can destroy lives with earthquakes, avalanches, and volcanoes just as easily as it can give life. Of course, this is generally the case with all of the elements, not just earth - though I have a feeling I wouldn't think of the earth as nurturing if my family was killed in an earthquake. I have never heard of the earth element being associated with the northern direction before, so that was new.
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
Reading about earth element’s characteristics in the lesson was a mixed bag of reactions for me. The strongest reaction I had was to reading that earth is considered by some traditions as the most feminine element. My experience and prior knowledge regarding earth element led me to the impression that it was a pretty “masculine” element, at least in the sense that I thought earth was not soft. Even now, when I think of the words “earth element”, I have an initial image in my head of a stratified metamorphic rock face. Soil and plant life do fit the nurturing and “feminine” ideal, and I definitely see why earth is described as the most feminine. With this larger context in mind, I agree with the lesson’s description of a stable and fertile earth element. Of course concepts such as Mother Earth are a part of this element’s characterization! My confusion towards a feminine earth element may have come from creating an erroneous distinction between earth aspects and wood aspects, in my limited knowledge of the five Chinese elements.
- Reggy Faraday, re1080, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
- Reggy Faraday, re1080, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
In the lesson, the Earth is attributed to the feminine aspect, as opposed to the masculine aspect. This makes sense because when I was growing up Earth was always called Mother Earth. However, Mother Earth isn't always kind and nurturing, more the tough love and figure it out for yourself type of mother. This can be demonstrated by the fact that species must adapt to changing conditions such as floods, arid areas like the plains of Africa, and so on. Each creature who calls the Serengeti Plains home, has adapted to the conditions there. The fact that rains only come at certain times of the year, and the rest of the time, the water holes start to dry up and become smaller. Therefore, the mud skipper came into being. A fish that can survive out of water and dart across land to get to larger pools. Even humans have had to adapt to changing climates over time. The strong survive, and the weak or non-adaptive perish. The Earth is our Mother, but she also teaches us not to stay static. We must change and adapt, and this is why I see Mother Earth as a tough love type nurturer.
- Rhiannon Brennan, rh836, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Rhiannon Brennan, rh836, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The lesson mentions Earth as being the most feminine of the elements due to its association with fertility and nurturing. Before I finished reading the sentence I did wonder why this statement was made but after finishing said sentence it does make a lot of sense and is quite fitting. I would like to point out that there is more to femininity than the ability to nurture and fertility. These traits are feminine though so I must agree with the characteristics. The Earth is also resilient and stable as it does see the circle of life in birth, death and rebirth time and time again.
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Ley Landmarks
It is possible that the ancient Egyptian pyramids lay on ley lines. It is said that they align with the stars and several other points on the earth. They are also geometrically crafted. Since the Egyptians already associated these great monuments with the heavens, earth magic, the afterlife, and mathematics I can only assume that they would involve ley lines as well. The site where the great pyramids site held a great religious and significant import ants to the ancients. They are still today considered one of the great wonders of the world. No one knows how they were made. Some suggest that earth magic or powers were used in order to transport and shape these structures.
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is likely a candidate for a site of ley line convergence. Not only is the Great Pyramid the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it is one of the only Wonders that can still be seen today. I am sure that is related to its site of construction.
The Great Pyramid was built for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu and his family. The location of the tomb of a pharaoh must be carefully selected. It was constructed over a ten year period. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure for over 3800 years. Its legacy by itself is already magical.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The Great Pyramid was built for the Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu and his family. The location of the tomb of a pharaoh must be carefully selected. It was constructed over a ten year period. The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure for over 3800 years. Its legacy by itself is already magical.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Ayers Rock in Alice Springs, Australia could be considered a ley landmark due to its cultural significance, seemingly undefined attraction and its positioning. A ley line is developed on the idea that there is something mystical and special to a location beyond what can be mundanely explained. The rock is alleged purposely arranged in a specific geometric order that aligns with the stars. Ayers Rock also known as Uluru has a certain draw that attracts visitors and climbers yearly. Local Aboriginals are against climbing the rock due to the mysterious cultural significance. The origins of its formation are many and varied, only adding to its allure.
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
A site not mentioned in the lesson is Mont-San Michel in Normandy, France. It is on the ley line known to intersect other sites that are dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel in Christianity. It is said that a tidal wave swept over the area of Mont-San Michel and changed it completely as a result. From that time on, it was dedicated to Saint Michael. A Bishop Aubert had some visions of the Saint and had some messengers to go to Monde Gargano to bring back some sacred objects in order to bless the site of Mont-San Michel. The ley line that it is on is also said to be connected from Mot Carmel in Israel to Skellig Michael, an island south of Ireland. All the sites in between are somehow dedicated or somehow connected to Saint Michael.
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
I think that the Leaning Tower of Pisa must be at the convergence point of some ley lines. It seems this way to me because of how long the Tower has stood and of course the fact that it's leaning at such an angle. It leans at about a 5 and a half degree angle. It was built between 1173 and the end of the 13th century/beginning of the 14th century. I would think that a building from that long ago that still stands complete and leans like the Leaning Tower of Pisa must be on Earthen Ley Lines.
The tower was begun and then put on hold while war broke out in Italy; like there was something about using the site to construct a building upon & this might not have been such a good idea originally. The land just opened up and started to swallow the building while the construction was on hold, this seems to me to be an indication of power at work and maybe some elemental spirits were originally unhappy with the construction at their sacred site. Much later on in world war II the Germans used the tower as a lookout. Hitler was known for his interest in the occult and perhaps this tower was chosen for reasons of power?
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
The tower was begun and then put on hold while war broke out in Italy; like there was something about using the site to construct a building upon & this might not have been such a good idea originally. The land just opened up and started to swallow the building while the construction was on hold, this seems to me to be an indication of power at work and maybe some elemental spirits were originally unhappy with the construction at their sacred site. Much later on in world war II the Germans used the tower as a lookout. Hitler was known for his interest in the occult and perhaps this tower was chosen for reasons of power?
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
Ley Graphics
The graphic presents Stonehenge, one of my favourite natural monuments on the planet. I also put on the ley lines as I think they look like if they were visible to the eye. They are brownish in color, to represent the element earth.
- Guinevere Avalon, gu819, Gryffindor (Spring 14/15)
- Guinevere Avalon, gu819, Gryffindor (Spring 14/15)
It's not the best, because I tried to make it look like the stone formations were in a circle (because they are), but this is stonehenge! I didn't colour in the stones because then you wouldn't be able to see each individual stone.
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
I know it's not the prettiest of the graphics, but basically, this is how I imagine these lay lines. With powerful sites such as the one I've chosen, I imagine more line going over the earth and then converging in a single point, which is either at the center of the place or somewhere high up. The part where the ley lines converge I also consider the most 'magical' part of the lankmark.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
Spirit Research
Pixies (pixy, pixi, pizkie, piskies, pigsies) - they are mostly found in areas surrounding Devon and Cornwall in England. They mostly live in moors, forests, caves and gardens. They are good-natured spirits with a childlike mischievous traits, they love dancing, partying and riding horses (and making tangled ringlets into their manes). It has been reported that 600 pixies gathered in Trevose Head in Cornwall to dance and laugh in a big circle. People who work hard and have not finished a chore before they go to sleep might find when they wake up that pixies have finished the chore for them. Traditionally they were described as wearing rags but now they usually wear a green outfit, a pointy hat and have pointed ears.
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
As a child I was obsessed with learning more about the Fae. I know from previous studies that they are associated with the other elements as well. The Fay act as protectors of the earth. There are flower fairies, fairies associated with the different seasons in the year, fairies that live underground, as well as in trees, mushrooms and various other locations depending on their size and classification. I recall that one way they will trick you into joining them is to invite those wandering to join them in dancing and feasting. It is said that if a mortal eats or drink the food of the Fay they will then be trapped in that land forever. Time also differs in their world. A few hours there can prove to have been years on mortal ground. The Fay are most strongly associated with the Irish Celtic culture. Muggles even left out tiny clothes, food, and drinks as offerings to the Fay to stay on their good side. It is said that the Fay do not like metal and anyone carrying this into the woods will be safe from their trickery. The Fae often take on the appearance of small animals to avoid being seen and some are known for stealing babies in the night and replacing them with changelings.
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The earth spirit which I will be researching further is the gnome. Gnomes are considered earth spirits prevalent in central, northern, and eastern Europe. and are thought to be Germanic in nature. Their name is derived from the Greek "ge-nomos" (earth dweller), with the term first being used by the Swiss philosopher Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim (better known as Paracelsus). He believed them to be spirits dwelling deep within the bowels of the earth, who were duty-bound to protect it.
In appearance, gnomes are often depicted as wizened old men, similar in size and stature to the dwarf. It is believed that gnomes (like most vampires) cannot stand the sun; one ray has the potential to turn him into stone. Female gnomes are said to be the result of the gnome-fairy pairing, and are seen as a hybrid of the two. Interestingly enough, gnomes do not even really need to have a female to procreate, especially if a son is desired. A gnome could simply carve one from a stone containing special power. Pretty nifty, if you ask me.
Gnomes build their dwellings under ancient trees, and are believed to have been inhabitants of the lost continent of Atlantis. They work the soil, nurturing it with their magic to imbue the roots of anything planted there with their magic. They are also friends of all animals and will strive to keep them from any harm. They are, likewise, charged with the duty of purging the earth of toxins and pollutants such as toxic wastes, industrial effluvia, pesticides, acid rain, and nuclear radiation.
Taciturn in nature, gnomes are generally kindly disposed toward humans. That does not, however, mean they will not be swift to punish those who despoil the earth with senseless abandon. As they, themselves, mine the earth for its rich minerals, gnomes are especially fond of human miners. Basically, respect the earth and her bounty and the gnomes will bring no harm to you. In fact, you may just find a hidden benefactor looking out for you and yours.
There are many different kinds of gnomes, including woodland gnomes, garden gnomes, cave gnomes, and forest gnomes, just to name a few. And if you are curious about the folklore surrounding them, I would advise you to pick up a copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales, as stories of gnomes are certainly plentiful and detailed in the telling.
Gnomes love a good party, with many of them having a fondness for dancing, especially in the rain. And on a completely random side note of interest, Swiss Bankers are often referred to as the Gnomes of Zurich probably because they have a lot of hidden gold to look after, just as their namesakes look after the treasures of the Earth.
And there you have it, gnomes in a nutshell. There is much more to tell, of course, but hopefully I have painted an accurate portrait of our little friends. And remember-recycle!! The gnomes are watching :)
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- Ariella McManus, ar1107, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
In appearance, gnomes are often depicted as wizened old men, similar in size and stature to the dwarf. It is believed that gnomes (like most vampires) cannot stand the sun; one ray has the potential to turn him into stone. Female gnomes are said to be the result of the gnome-fairy pairing, and are seen as a hybrid of the two. Interestingly enough, gnomes do not even really need to have a female to procreate, especially if a son is desired. A gnome could simply carve one from a stone containing special power. Pretty nifty, if you ask me.
Gnomes build their dwellings under ancient trees, and are believed to have been inhabitants of the lost continent of Atlantis. They work the soil, nurturing it with their magic to imbue the roots of anything planted there with their magic. They are also friends of all animals and will strive to keep them from any harm. They are, likewise, charged with the duty of purging the earth of toxins and pollutants such as toxic wastes, industrial effluvia, pesticides, acid rain, and nuclear radiation.
Taciturn in nature, gnomes are generally kindly disposed toward humans. That does not, however, mean they will not be swift to punish those who despoil the earth with senseless abandon. As they, themselves, mine the earth for its rich minerals, gnomes are especially fond of human miners. Basically, respect the earth and her bounty and the gnomes will bring no harm to you. In fact, you may just find a hidden benefactor looking out for you and yours.
There are many different kinds of gnomes, including woodland gnomes, garden gnomes, cave gnomes, and forest gnomes, just to name a few. And if you are curious about the folklore surrounding them, I would advise you to pick up a copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales, as stories of gnomes are certainly plentiful and detailed in the telling.
Gnomes love a good party, with many of them having a fondness for dancing, especially in the rain. And on a completely random side note of interest, Swiss Bankers are often referred to as the Gnomes of Zurich probably because they have a lot of hidden gold to look after, just as their namesakes look after the treasures of the Earth.
And there you have it, gnomes in a nutshell. There is much more to tell, of course, but hopefully I have painted an accurate portrait of our little friends. And remember-recycle!! The gnomes are watching :)
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- Ariella McManus, ar1107, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
I chose to tell you about dryads in this part of the task. Dryads are tree spirits in Greek mythology. They're called so because in Greek "drys" means "oak" so dryads are spirits of oak trees but the term is spread to all the tree spirits. Dryads were usually very shy so they came out of the tree only when there was no one around (except for the goddess Artemis who was friendly towards them). They lived in the trees and were tied to their dwellings. They were not immortal but could live for a long time without dying of old age.
Dryads, like all nymphs, are often pictured as young women.
One particular type of dryads is hamadryads. They were tied to the trees closer than other dryads so some people believed that they were one with the trees where they lived. That's why they died if the tree where they lived died. So dryads usually punished people who harmed trees because it meant they harmed hamadryads living there as well. There were eight Hamadryads, each of them lived in their own tree: Karya (Walnut or Hazelnut), Balanos (Oak), Kraneia (Dogwood), Morea (Mulberry), Aigeiros (Black Poplar), Ptelea (Elm), Ampelos (Vines) and Syke (Fig).
Some other types of dryads:
Daphnaeae are the dryads of laurel trees.
Epimeliad are the dryads of apple trees.
Kissiae are the dryads of ivy.
Meliae are the dryads of ash trees.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Dryads, like all nymphs, are often pictured as young women.
One particular type of dryads is hamadryads. They were tied to the trees closer than other dryads so some people believed that they were one with the trees where they lived. That's why they died if the tree where they lived died. So dryads usually punished people who harmed trees because it meant they harmed hamadryads living there as well. There were eight Hamadryads, each of them lived in their own tree: Karya (Walnut or Hazelnut), Balanos (Oak), Kraneia (Dogwood), Morea (Mulberry), Aigeiros (Black Poplar), Ptelea (Elm), Ampelos (Vines) and Syke (Fig).
Some other types of dryads:
Daphnaeae are the dryads of laurel trees.
Epimeliad are the dryads of apple trees.
Kissiae are the dryads of ivy.
Meliae are the dryads of ash trees.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The dryads are tree spirits from the Greek Mythology. The name has its origin in the Greek word "drys" which means "oak". They usually have female form and they are really beautiful yet solitary. Their facial charasteristics are similar to the female elves, having really delicate features. Their eyes are violet or dark green and their hair and skin change depending on the season, this way they can camouflage themselves if needed. In winter their hair and skin are white, reddish in autumn and in summer they are really tanned and their hair is green.
Each dryad belongs to a unique tree, been attached to that tree for life, if they are more than 300 meters away from it, they will die slowly. As they are really attached to that tree, they can make it bloom even if its not the right season to do so.
They are quite inteligent and speak several languages, been able to communicate with all the different creatures from the forest.
They are not really aggresive unless they are attacked, then they will charm the whoever is attacking them.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Each dryad belongs to a unique tree, been attached to that tree for life, if they are more than 300 meters away from it, they will die slowly. As they are really attached to that tree, they can make it bloom even if its not the right season to do so.
They are quite inteligent and speak several languages, been able to communicate with all the different creatures from the forest.
They are not really aggresive unless they are attacked, then they will charm the whoever is attacking them.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Dwarves dwell in mountains and in the earth itself. Dwarves are originally found in Germanic mythology. There is no indication of where the word "dwarf" is from originally or any indication that it meant short statured. In Norse and Germanic mythology, dwarves are said to be black in appearance and said to live underground, in Svartalfheim, which was thought of as a labyrinthine of mines and forges. Occasionally they are called "black elves".
- Jewel Ouderkirk, je1233, Slytherin (Spring 14/15)
- Jewel Ouderkirk, je1233, Slytherin (Spring 14/15)
I've chosen to go with trolls because they do have an awfully earthy (some might even say smelly) presence about them. Seriously though, trolls are an iconic part of Norse and Scandinavian folklore that have continued to exist even into modern day pop culture. In fact, we've taken the general idea of a troll (nasty temper, lives in an underground basement, etc) and applied it to people on the internet.
Trolls have their beginnings in Norse mythology, being linked to the jotuns, who were the often time enemies of the aesir, or the good gods. How closely they are linked is questionable. It's unknown if they were parts of the same species or just happened to be allies. What we do know is the name does mean 'fiend' or 'demon'. However, they weren't an overly violent sort back then.They weren't nice either, but they tended to be isolated sorts, living in small nuclear families in caves and other underground homes. Some of the females were also known to be witches, who could be quite tricky. All in all, they tended to serve a largely antagonistic role in folklore, as well as lightning strike practice for Thor. (Even in later legends, trolls would be said to be afraid of lightning.)
It's in Scandinavian folklore that they bloom into a full on creature of their own. However, they also became much more blood thirsty. It was known not to go wander around the woods near night or else you might fall into one of their traps or be captured by them. Occasionally, they kept human prisoners, but most didn't get that chance. The one advantage these human prisoners might have though is that trolls also tended to be not very bright. Another thing that could harm them was church bells. Trolls are unchristianized you see, and so Christian things tended to have an effect. One final threat against them was sunlight. If you could keep a troll out past sunrise, they would turn to stone. In fact, there are numerous stones, mountains, and even burial mounds in Scandinavia that are said to be the remains of killed trolls.
In Norway, they are known as Hulder (hidden folk) and are generally more appealing. They tend to be nicer, if not still isolated in their hidden earthen homes, but they also look very human...except for a tail. Female huldra will have a bad habit of entrancing men to do their biddings or even as a sort of pet, but they were also capable of falling in love with humans.
In the end, Trolls are a reminder that earth, as solid as it appears, can be dangerous as well. And perhaps they also remind us to keep our wits around, for so long as we do, we can always outsmart a troll.
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- Lavinia Rookwood, la1060, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
Trolls have their beginnings in Norse mythology, being linked to the jotuns, who were the often time enemies of the aesir, or the good gods. How closely they are linked is questionable. It's unknown if they were parts of the same species or just happened to be allies. What we do know is the name does mean 'fiend' or 'demon'. However, they weren't an overly violent sort back then.They weren't nice either, but they tended to be isolated sorts, living in small nuclear families in caves and other underground homes. Some of the females were also known to be witches, who could be quite tricky. All in all, they tended to serve a largely antagonistic role in folklore, as well as lightning strike practice for Thor. (Even in later legends, trolls would be said to be afraid of lightning.)
It's in Scandinavian folklore that they bloom into a full on creature of their own. However, they also became much more blood thirsty. It was known not to go wander around the woods near night or else you might fall into one of their traps or be captured by them. Occasionally, they kept human prisoners, but most didn't get that chance. The one advantage these human prisoners might have though is that trolls also tended to be not very bright. Another thing that could harm them was church bells. Trolls are unchristianized you see, and so Christian things tended to have an effect. One final threat against them was sunlight. If you could keep a troll out past sunrise, they would turn to stone. In fact, there are numerous stones, mountains, and even burial mounds in Scandinavia that are said to be the remains of killed trolls.
In Norway, they are known as Hulder (hidden folk) and are generally more appealing. They tend to be nicer, if not still isolated in their hidden earthen homes, but they also look very human...except for a tail. Female huldra will have a bad habit of entrancing men to do their biddings or even as a sort of pet, but they were also capable of falling in love with humans.
In the end, Trolls are a reminder that earth, as solid as it appears, can be dangerous as well. And perhaps they also remind us to keep our wits around, for so long as we do, we can always outsmart a troll.
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- Lavinia Rookwood, la1060, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
The earth spirit that I've chosen to research are dryads (Latin homo fata nympha). As a whole, they fit under nymph classification and are most prevalent in Greek mythology. They are classified as female spirits of nature, who are very attractive and live nearly immortal lives (life spain is around 10,000 years), though there are ways you can kill them. Often, they're also portrayed as very aggresive creatures, especially in love.
We know of two types of dryads; first are 'common' dryads, who are also called 'nymphs of the oak' and hamadryads, who are tree-nymphs. Personality of the dryads is often described as very shy, around everyone, except the Greek goddess Artemis, whom they considered friends. But, when a dryad fell in love, they were considered very passionate and agressive.
They live in wooden areas, often around small ponds or lakes and are thought to inhabitate Europe, Middle East and India. If a human happens upon the dryad, it is said that they might go blind if glimpsed, whereas a look on the naked one can cause death. Some believe that is due to a glamour field, which is cast around them, perhaps to account for their incredible beauty.
Some of the more famous dryads are Eurydice, Pitys, Dryope and Erato, to just name a few. I think they are one of the more interesting earth spirits that I know of.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
We know of two types of dryads; first are 'common' dryads, who are also called 'nymphs of the oak' and hamadryads, who are tree-nymphs. Personality of the dryads is often described as very shy, around everyone, except the Greek goddess Artemis, whom they considered friends. But, when a dryad fell in love, they were considered very passionate and agressive.
They live in wooden areas, often around small ponds or lakes and are thought to inhabitate Europe, Middle East and India. If a human happens upon the dryad, it is said that they might go blind if glimpsed, whereas a look on the naked one can cause death. Some believe that is due to a glamour field, which is cast around them, perhaps to account for their incredible beauty.
Some of the more famous dryads are Eurydice, Pitys, Dryope and Erato, to just name a few. I think they are one of the more interesting earth spirits that I know of.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I researched Gnomes. Gnomes first appeared in writings in the 16th Century. Paracelsus was the first to write about them. He wrote that gnomes were quite smaller than humans and did not like to interact with them. He also wrote that gnomes were able to, "move through solid earth as easily as humans move through air." It is believed the word gnome comes from the word genomos, which is translated into, "earth-dwelling." In many old German and Greek legends gnomes guarded underground mines where valuable jewels could be found, thus making their association with the earth come to mind. Gnomes have been changed slightly from author to author, but even still today they represent the earth element.
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Another type of Earth spirit is the Greek Dryads and Hamadryads (both Nymphs of the forest, specifically of trees), which is something more than just a Nymph. There are many types of Nymphs in Greek Mythology, but the dryads are specific to trees. They aren’t immortal, but have very long lives and are tied to the home they live in (in this case, the tree itself) so that if the tree dies, the Dryad dies with it. They are always female, and they are born when the tree is “born.” Along with protecting the tree in which she lives, the Dryad will also punish those who try to harm the tree, and if a mortal happens to harm the tree, the gods themselves will punish them.
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
Show them Spirits
This is a Tree Earth Spirit, frolicking beneath the branches of a tree by a stream.
- Arianna Stonewater, ar1227, Slytherin (Spring 17/18)
- Arianna Stonewater, ar1227, Slytherin (Spring 17/18)
The graphic represents a cryptid named Brownie. While it is not confirmed that it is an earth spirit, I consider it so. Brownies are small fairies, mostly benevolent. They settle in a nice house, where they help with cleaning and organizing it, sometimes, if the owners are nice to them, also bringing new things. Because of their association with a house, which I consider a part of the element earth, they also prefer to live in woodsheds, basements or attics.
- Guinevere Avalon, gu819, Gryffindor (Spring 14/15)
- Guinevere Avalon, gu819, Gryffindor (Spring 14/15)
I tried to find a gnome besides your typical garden gnome, bit O couldn't find anything, so I used my imagination. This is a gnome, the type from European legend that moves underground. I figured that gnomes would want camouflage, so I made it shades of black and brown since it seems to be moving around underground (which is mainly shades of brown). I also gave it clothes - and while I don't think gnomes would actually have clothes, I admit, I didn't stray too far from the typical garden gnome in that aspect. Though this one is fierce, with sharp teeth and claws (you can't see the claws in the picture, but they're there).
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Leonie Hauri, le1080, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
I've chosen a dryad, an earth spirit that I've already talked about before. She's picture in woods, beside a pond, with a glow around her, which is the glamour that accents her beauty. I added some textures and filters to make the 'photo' look old, as an example of older wizard's luck (or Muggle) to capture her while she was unawares.
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Maxim Trevelyan, ma1876, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
- Rhiannon Brennan, rh836, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
This shows a picture of a newer looking gnome and an older looking gnome. Before the gnome lawn ornaments came out it the 70's, gnomes were not known for wearing their pointed hats. In fact, before then it was common to not see gnomes as a physical form at all, and anytime a human saw a gnome it was just a shadow. This picture mixes the more natural older looking gnomes (the pinecone) with the newer more humanistic version with a pointed hat.
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
I chose this image of a Gnome because he evoked in me a sense of joy and adventure. He seems to be holding a musical instrument particular to the homeland of the Fae. The misty clouds around him make the image all that much more interesting. How he's sitting there in joy, holding his instrument up high, it's like he just played a magical song and the serpent has begun to dance. This picture would make an awesome poster.
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
- Teagan Falak, te911, Slytherin (Autumn 15/16)
As evident by the text on the image, I chose to go with an elf. The one portrayed here shows nature all around him, is displayed in the midst of a forest, but also has armor which resembles some spiky plants --- all of these things are clearly directly linked to earth.
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Earth Deities
Geb (Seb, Keb, Kebb, Gebb) - Geb is an Egyptian god of the earth. His parents were Shu and Tefnut. His wife (and sister) is Nut (the sky) and his children are Osiris, Set, Isis and Nephthys. His symbols are geese, snakes, bulls and barley. He is often described as father of snakes and is sometimes portrayed with having a snake for a head. He is associated with barren earth and fertile earth, allowing crops to grow and minerals and precious stones found in earth. Sometimes he is depicted with green patches of vegetation on him with barley growing on his ribs. Those who didn't have a pure enough heart when living were trapped in the Earth after death by Geb after the weighing of the heart in Ma'at. Earthquakes are Gebs laughter.
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
- Aili Raja, ai503, Ravenclaw (Autumn 15/16)
Geb is the Egyptian god of the earth. In ancient Greece he was associated with Kronos, the father of time. Geb had authority over the tombs and assisted in the ritual of weighing he heart against the feather of truth. Those whose hearts were weighed down with guilt were trapped in the earth by Geb and not allowed to turn to the sky. Geb was considered a malevolent being as well as beneficial deity, imprisoning the dead in his body. His wife Nut was often depicted on the cover of a sarcophagus, while Geb was represented by the base indicating that the justified dead were protected by both deities.
Geb was usually depicted as a man wearing a combination of the white crown and the Atef crown, although he was also depicted as a goose - his sacred animal. As the Earth, he is often seen lying beneath the sky goddess Nut, leaning on one elbow, with one knee bent toward the sky, (echoing the shape of two mountains and a valley).
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Geb was usually depicted as a man wearing a combination of the white crown and the Atef crown, although he was also depicted as a goose - his sacred animal. As the Earth, he is often seen lying beneath the sky goddess Nut, leaning on one elbow, with one knee bent toward the sky, (echoing the shape of two mountains and a valley).
- Amara Woods, am1225, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
The earth deity I have chosen to research is the Aztec goddess Coatlicue. Her name means 'snake skirt', depicted in her clothing, and ties her to the earth as well because, really, you can't get closer to the earth than a snake. This goddess goes by other names as well, however, perhaps to describe her other assets. Alternately, she is referred to as Teteoinnan, "mother of the gods," Toci, " grandmother," Cihuacoatl, " goddess of childbirth and patron of those women who die giving birth", Tonanantzin, " mother," Tlazolteotl, " goddess of sexual impurity and wrongful behavior: and sometimes simply, Snake Woman. She is considered to be both the creator and destroyer of earth and the one who gave birth to the moon and stars. As well as being the earth goddess, she is also the goddess of fire and fertility and the goddess of life, death and rebirth. And if that wasn't enough, she is also the patron of agriculture and warfare. A woman's work is truly never done!!
With so many titles, her responsibilities are many. Her primary duty, however, was to maintain the shrine on the top of the legendary sacred mountain Coatepec (Snake Mountain). It was during the tending of the mountain that she was impregnated by a ball of feathers that fell from the sky when she tucked it in her belt(seriously, you can't make this stuff up). Her other children were quite angry at their mother's "shame" and stormed up the mountain with the intent of killing both her and her unborn child. One of the Huitznahua (southern stars) had a change of heart and decided to warn his unborn brother. As a result, Huitzilopochtli sprang from his mother's womb as a full-grown and fully armed invincible warrior. This newly birthed God of War killed his brothers and sisters, thus defending his mother's honor. Huitzilopochtli is also associated with the sun, so it also represents the daily victory of the sun over the moon and stars.
This battle would be commemorated with the setting up of the Temple Mayor at the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, with the entire pyramid being covered in snakes. Additionally, she was worshiped both in the spring ritual of Tozozontli during the rainy season and the autumnal hunting festival of Quecholli, when an impersonator of the goddess was sacrificed.She was perhaps not a beloved goddess, but she was respected and feared, which probably, in all honesty, suited her temperament much better. Known to be much more fierce than maternal, she was seen as both destroyer and life-giver, and was equally comfortable with aiding in childbirth as well as ushering in death. To say she was complex would be a grave understatement.
Coatlicue is depicted as an old woman with two snakes (complete with fangs) making up her face. Her skirt is made entirely of snakes, and she has a rounded body suitable for nurturing her many children (and the earth in turn). To represent the earth's eventual consumption of all living things, she is adorned with a necklace is made of human hearts, hands and a skull. In some legends, it is said that when Huitznahua was born, he came from her neck, causing her to be decapitated; a willing sacrifice given freely to maintain Earth's balance. The blood flowing from her neck represents the giving of life by her unselfish act of heroism. Whatever the case, she is not a goddess to trifle with at all. With that in mind, bring out the sacrifice..just to be on the safe side!
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- Ariella McManus, ar1107, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
With so many titles, her responsibilities are many. Her primary duty, however, was to maintain the shrine on the top of the legendary sacred mountain Coatepec (Snake Mountain). It was during the tending of the mountain that she was impregnated by a ball of feathers that fell from the sky when she tucked it in her belt(seriously, you can't make this stuff up). Her other children were quite angry at their mother's "shame" and stormed up the mountain with the intent of killing both her and her unborn child. One of the Huitznahua (southern stars) had a change of heart and decided to warn his unborn brother. As a result, Huitzilopochtli sprang from his mother's womb as a full-grown and fully armed invincible warrior. This newly birthed God of War killed his brothers and sisters, thus defending his mother's honor. Huitzilopochtli is also associated with the sun, so it also represents the daily victory of the sun over the moon and stars.
This battle would be commemorated with the setting up of the Temple Mayor at the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, with the entire pyramid being covered in snakes. Additionally, she was worshiped both in the spring ritual of Tozozontli during the rainy season and the autumnal hunting festival of Quecholli, when an impersonator of the goddess was sacrificed.She was perhaps not a beloved goddess, but she was respected and feared, which probably, in all honesty, suited her temperament much better. Known to be much more fierce than maternal, she was seen as both destroyer and life-giver, and was equally comfortable with aiding in childbirth as well as ushering in death. To say she was complex would be a grave understatement.
Coatlicue is depicted as an old woman with two snakes (complete with fangs) making up her face. Her skirt is made entirely of snakes, and she has a rounded body suitable for nurturing her many children (and the earth in turn). To represent the earth's eventual consumption of all living things, she is adorned with a necklace is made of human hearts, hands and a skull. In some legends, it is said that when Huitznahua was born, he came from her neck, causing her to be decapitated; a willing sacrifice given freely to maintain Earth's balance. The blood flowing from her neck represents the giving of life by her unselfish act of heroism. Whatever the case, she is not a goddess to trifle with at all. With that in mind, bring out the sacrifice..just to be on the safe side!
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- Ariella McManus, ar1107, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
Gaia is the first goddess in Greek mythology. She is the goddess from which all others come. Known as the Great Mother, Gaia gave life to three children on her own, Uranus, Ourea (hills and mountains, 10 of them in all), and Pontus. With Uranus she had Cyclopes, Titans, and Hecatonchires; With Pontus she gave birth to Phorcys, Eurybia, Ceto, Thaumas, and Nereus. She had more children with her grandchildren/children and great-grandchildren.
She is also a very manipulative goddess, having had her children help her defeat Uranus, also known as Ouranos. She was the one to convince Zeus to kill his father Chronos, who was the one to castrate Uranus. Afterward she had Typhon with Tartarus. Typhon is said to be the last challenge to Zeus' authority.
Still, she is the all-encompassing goddess. People who swear their oaths by her make the most binding of oaths. This was said to be because no man can escape earth. Gaia is all around and would find them no matter where they hid.
Gaia is often depicted as a well-endowed, beautiful woman in green clothing, reclining on the earth. She is also depicted as a matronly woman, half risen out of the ground. This depiction is due to the fact that it is believed that Gaia cannot be separated from her natural element. She is forever bound to the earth.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
She is also a very manipulative goddess, having had her children help her defeat Uranus, also known as Ouranos. She was the one to convince Zeus to kill his father Chronos, who was the one to castrate Uranus. Afterward she had Typhon with Tartarus. Typhon is said to be the last challenge to Zeus' authority.
Still, she is the all-encompassing goddess. People who swear their oaths by her make the most binding of oaths. This was said to be because no man can escape earth. Gaia is all around and would find them no matter where they hid.
Gaia is often depicted as a well-endowed, beautiful woman in green clothing, reclining on the earth. She is also depicted as a matronly woman, half risen out of the ground. This depiction is due to the fact that it is believed that Gaia cannot be separated from her natural element. She is forever bound to the earth.
- Astrid Black, as963, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Pele is the goddess of fire, lightening, wind and volcanoes in the Hawaiian culture. Hawaiians usually call her Madam Pele out of respect. Hawaiians also give offers to Pele. One of these offers is a basket that they make out of Cabbage Palm. This plant is also known as La’i in the Hawaiian tongue. They believe that Pele was the one that made the Hawaiian Islands and this is why they honor her so much.
She is usually portrayed as powerful, passionate, jealous, and impulsive. She is a very beautiful lady with black hair or hair that is made from molta rock.
Sources: http://www.travelchannel.com/videos/an-offering-for-pele-0195804
- Blade J. Johnson, bu811, Slytherin (Autumn 17/18)
She is usually portrayed as powerful, passionate, jealous, and impulsive. She is a very beautiful lady with black hair or hair that is made from molta rock.
Sources: http://www.travelchannel.com/videos/an-offering-for-pele-0195804
- Blade J. Johnson, bu811, Slytherin (Autumn 17/18)
I'll tell you a bit about Veles, a Slavic god of Earth (and also of water and underworld).
I'd like to note that Slavic mythology doesn't have a deity that's associated with the Earth completely; for example, while Veles is the god of cattle and shepherds, his main opponent Perun is the god of fertility and farmers that's also considered to be a part of the Earth element. But I decided that Veles is more of an Earth god because his place is on earth while Perun is mainly associated with air and thunderbolts.
The repeated battle between Perun and Veles was started by Veles stealing Perun's members of family and cattle. Then Perun followed Veles who turned into different animals and trees. In the end he was killed by Perun and everything he stole returned to Perun in the form of rain. The battle repeated itself each year, with Veles's rebirth in the form of a serpent. Natural disasters such as dry periods and storms were also considered to be a part of the battle.
In Slavic mythology, the world is associated with a big tree where the branches and treetops are the living world and the roots are the underworld. So Perun (who was considered to be the main enemy of Veles) sits at the top of the tree in form of an eagle, ruling the living world, while Veles rules the underworld in a form of a serpent. The underworld was not an unwelcoming place, it was all green, with fantastic creatures living there and with the spirits of dead people looking after Veles' cattle, and eternal spring dwelled there. It was believed that the underworld was placed across the sea, as the migrating birds return from there every year in spring after a long winter, bringing life to the world.
As a god of cattle and wealth, Veles was protecting the cattle and shepherds. However, he was associated with harvest as well, there was even a special harvest amulet that saved harvest from evil spirits and was called the "tying of the Veles's beard".
Veles was also a trickster god, thus a god of magic and (closely associated to it) music.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I'd like to note that Slavic mythology doesn't have a deity that's associated with the Earth completely; for example, while Veles is the god of cattle and shepherds, his main opponent Perun is the god of fertility and farmers that's also considered to be a part of the Earth element. But I decided that Veles is more of an Earth god because his place is on earth while Perun is mainly associated with air and thunderbolts.
The repeated battle between Perun and Veles was started by Veles stealing Perun's members of family and cattle. Then Perun followed Veles who turned into different animals and trees. In the end he was killed by Perun and everything he stole returned to Perun in the form of rain. The battle repeated itself each year, with Veles's rebirth in the form of a serpent. Natural disasters such as dry periods and storms were also considered to be a part of the battle.
In Slavic mythology, the world is associated with a big tree where the branches and treetops are the living world and the roots are the underworld. So Perun (who was considered to be the main enemy of Veles) sits at the top of the tree in form of an eagle, ruling the living world, while Veles rules the underworld in a form of a serpent. The underworld was not an unwelcoming place, it was all green, with fantastic creatures living there and with the spirits of dead people looking after Veles' cattle, and eternal spring dwelled there. It was believed that the underworld was placed across the sea, as the migrating birds return from there every year in spring after a long winter, bringing life to the world.
As a god of cattle and wealth, Veles was protecting the cattle and shepherds. However, he was associated with harvest as well, there was even a special harvest amulet that saved harvest from evil spirits and was called the "tying of the Veles's beard".
Veles was also a trickster god, thus a god of magic and (closely associated to it) music.
- Hanna Inari, ha1162, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
I decided to investigate about Cernunnos.
He is a Gallic God, usually represented with two deer horns and wearing a torc around his neck, on his hand or on his horns. In his origins he was the lord of the hunting, he was associated with animals, abundance, good luck and man's fertility. He is also the God of wisdom, and forests and its creatures.
Because while hunting you kill the animal and have power above it, Cernunnos is considered a God of death.
Some of the offerings that people give on rituals are: green coloured things (like the candles, for example), amber, tiger's eye. Musk as incense. Meat and cereal's bread.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
He is a Gallic God, usually represented with two deer horns and wearing a torc around his neck, on his hand or on his horns. In his origins he was the lord of the hunting, he was associated with animals, abundance, good luck and man's fertility. He is also the God of wisdom, and forests and its creatures.
Because while hunting you kill the animal and have power above it, Cernunnos is considered a God of death.
Some of the offerings that people give on rituals are: green coloured things (like the candles, for example), amber, tiger's eye. Musk as incense. Meat and cereal's bread.
- Hermione Bronte, he1074, Hufflepuff (Autumn 15/16)
Diana is a Roman Goddess of the hunt, the moon and birthing. Diana was the daughter of Jupiter and Latana, and one of the twelve Olympians. She was considered to have a three-fold divinity, or as Diana on Earth, Luna in heaven and Hecate in hell. Diana was said to be tall and handsome, though some say she was manly. One of the ways the poets depicted Diana was with three heads. Diana was seen as the epitome of chastity, because the stories say she was a virgin. Her Greek Goddess counterpart was Artemis. Nemoralia, a festival in the name of Diana, was celebrated on August 13th. Also called the festival of Torches. Worshipers would all go down to the Lake of Nemi, considered Diana's Mother, with candles and torches to join the lights of the moon on the lakes reflection. During the day on Nemoralia, hunting or killing animals was forbidden.
- Jewel Ouderkirk, je1233, Slytherin (Spring 14/15)
- Jewel Ouderkirk, je1233, Slytherin (Spring 14/15)
Due to a lifetime fascination with Ancient Egypt, I've chosen to research Geb, the god of earth. He's most known as part of the Ennead, a group of nine gods created by Atum or Ra. There he is described as the child of primordial Tefnut and Shu, who respectively ruled moisture and emptiness. He also married his sister, Nut, and they had five children, who became iconic parts of Egyptian mythology. However, their children were against Ra's wishes, and in his anger, he had Shu come between them, forever separating them. This is said to be why the sky and the earth cannot touch. It is also said that when they were separated, Geb cried so much that he created the oceans.
However, one cannot stay in mourning forever. He was, of course, in charge of the fertile earth. It went even so far that he would be depicted with green growths on his body and it was said that barley grew from his ribs. But he was also a major part of the underworld. Specifically, he ruled over tombs that were buried into the earth, as well as helping with the weighing of the heart of the deceased. If they failed to pass the judgment, he would entrap them into the earth, literally imprisoning them in his body, with the weight of their guilt keeping them trapped. Basically, he took punishment as a serious deal.
That's not all that he was busy doing though. He also became Pharoh, third in the divine line, after some...complicated history with his parents. (Let's just say he was the original Oedipus!) Despite an ominous beginning that included the deaths of his companions and serious injury to himself, he actually did become a good and responsible king. As his son, Osirius, became Pharaoh after him, he is often times claimed to be a father to the human pharaohs. In fact, written in the Book of the Dead, Pharaohs would claim to be his heirs and that he blessed their ascensions.
As this is Egyptian mythology, one cannot talk about their gods without discussing animal attributes. One of his more common yet most controversial is the goose. There are accounts from the pre-dynasty era where he so embodied the goose that he actually laid an egg as part of the rebirth of Amun and he is seen with a goose on his head. However, there is some suggestion that this may have been a misunderstanding of the hieroglyphic signs. regardless, this association did create a unique ceremony in the crowning of Pharaohs, where they would release geese to the four corners of the sky for good luck.
Beyond the goose, he was also regularly associated with the ram, bull, or crocodile. Also, he's associated with snakes, which is surprising until you consider the fact that they crawl upon the dirt. Snakes were often called sons of earth, which is part of the link. The other part of the link is he may have had relations with Renenutet, a snake goddess who was also in charge of one of the five parts of the spirit. With her, he had a sixth child, a son known as Nehebkau, who was regularly seen as a two headed snake.
As it goes to show, the earth is not always about healing and growing green things. Sometimes it's about death and burial, it's about jealousy and lust, it's about being more complex than what you first see. Geb serves as a representation of exactly that.
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Lavinia Rookwood, la1060, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
However, one cannot stay in mourning forever. He was, of course, in charge of the fertile earth. It went even so far that he would be depicted with green growths on his body and it was said that barley grew from his ribs. But he was also a major part of the underworld. Specifically, he ruled over tombs that were buried into the earth, as well as helping with the weighing of the heart of the deceased. If they failed to pass the judgment, he would entrap them into the earth, literally imprisoning them in his body, with the weight of their guilt keeping them trapped. Basically, he took punishment as a serious deal.
That's not all that he was busy doing though. He also became Pharoh, third in the divine line, after some...complicated history with his parents. (Let's just say he was the original Oedipus!) Despite an ominous beginning that included the deaths of his companions and serious injury to himself, he actually did become a good and responsible king. As his son, Osirius, became Pharaoh after him, he is often times claimed to be a father to the human pharaohs. In fact, written in the Book of the Dead, Pharaohs would claim to be his heirs and that he blessed their ascensions.
As this is Egyptian mythology, one cannot talk about their gods without discussing animal attributes. One of his more common yet most controversial is the goose. There are accounts from the pre-dynasty era where he so embodied the goose that he actually laid an egg as part of the rebirth of Amun and he is seen with a goose on his head. However, there is some suggestion that this may have been a misunderstanding of the hieroglyphic signs. regardless, this association did create a unique ceremony in the crowning of Pharaohs, where they would release geese to the four corners of the sky for good luck.
Beyond the goose, he was also regularly associated with the ram, bull, or crocodile. Also, he's associated with snakes, which is surprising until you consider the fact that they crawl upon the dirt. Snakes were often called sons of earth, which is part of the link. The other part of the link is he may have had relations with Renenutet, a snake goddess who was also in charge of one of the five parts of the spirit. With her, he had a sixth child, a son known as Nehebkau, who was regularly seen as a two headed snake.
As it goes to show, the earth is not always about healing and growing green things. Sometimes it's about death and burial, it's about jealousy and lust, it's about being more complex than what you first see. Geb serves as a representation of exactly that.
Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Lavinia Rookwood, la1060, Ravenclaw (Autumn 17/18)
There are many earth deities, even one pantheon will have more than one. For example, Gaia was mentioned as the Greek example, but Cybele was the Roman example. Cybele was NOT Roman, she was Anatolian and brought to Rome later. Ceres is the Roman rough equivalent of Demeter, while Terra and Tellus take Gaia's role. Tellus is a little-known but very important goddess of the earth. Tellus was one of the 20 principle deities of Rome, the di selecti. She worked with Ceres in earth and fertility rituals. She was worsipped until the Empire, when she was more or less replaced by Terra Mater. Tellus is, strictly speaking, the Earth herself, whereas Terra is more the goddess of the element earth. Tellus had a temple on the Oppian Hill in Rome, which seems to have had a map of Italy on a wall, and was also where an object called the magmentarium was held. It is not known what the Magmentarium was exactly. The writer Cicero lived nearby, and placed a statue of his brother Quintus on the grounds. Tellus's main festivals were agricultural, and often shared with Ceres. The temple's anniversary was celebrated on the 13th of December. Tellus and Ceres shared Sementivae in January (the festival of sowing), and Cerialia in April (Tellus got a pregnant cow sacrificed to her on the day celebrating animal husbandry and fertility, Fordicidia). She was important in rites of passage, like just after birth and for marriages.
- Meredith Malkins, me1126, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
- Meredith Malkins, me1126, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
Cybele was originally an Anatolian mother goddess. She was the only known goddess of Phrygia (now part of modern day Turkey), where she was worshiped as the goddess of fertile earth, nature, and wild animals. Cybele is commonly depicted with lions and a bird of prey and called "Mistress of animals." When Cybele was brought over to Greece, she was associated with Rhea, the Mother of the gods, and Demeter, the goddess of harvest.
The Romans knew Cybele as Magna Mater, or "Great Mother." Rome officially adopted Cybele during the Second Punic War. After several disastrous events, including a meteor shower and failed harvest, the Roman Senate and religious advisers consulted an oracle. It was foretold that bringing Cybele to Rome would help them win the war. Indeed, the famine ended and the Romans were victorious.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The Romans knew Cybele as Magna Mater, or "Great Mother." Rome officially adopted Cybele during the Second Punic War. After several disastrous events, including a meteor shower and failed harvest, the Roman Senate and religious advisers consulted an oracle. It was foretold that bringing Cybele to Rome would help them win the war. Indeed, the famine ended and the Romans were victorious.
- Prof. Scarlet Leslie, pr_sca, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
Pele! I knew when I saw the list I wanted to write about Pele. So powerful, so beautiful, and look! A combination (in a way) of fire and water! Yes, the rock is fluid in volcanos (and very very hot).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pele_%28deity%29
The difficulty of using online sources is that they don't really have to have references! Well, they can have references but what if they have been made up (which can happen in ANY research but there you go). Basically, I am using books - and what I remember from reading them.
Pele is worshipped for her beauty and her ability to bring life. Her volcanic rock turns into the richest possible soil, which then supports a multitude of various life forms. Many are the stories of where she came from, who she is married to or not married to, it all varies and I think much of that is slanted the way the persons wanted it to be slanted! Mostly volcanos are unpredictable, dangerous and very beautiful.
If you can find any of their videos, get something on Maurice and Katia Krafft. Volcanologists, they lived (and ended up dying) studying volcanoes. They were there at Hawaii when a new volcano erupted. Maurice Krafft said it was the best birthday present ever! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katia_and_Maurice_Krafft
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pele_%28deity%29
The difficulty of using online sources is that they don't really have to have references! Well, they can have references but what if they have been made up (which can happen in ANY research but there you go). Basically, I am using books - and what I remember from reading them.
Pele is worshipped for her beauty and her ability to bring life. Her volcanic rock turns into the richest possible soil, which then supports a multitude of various life forms. Many are the stories of where she came from, who she is married to or not married to, it all varies and I think much of that is slanted the way the persons wanted it to be slanted! Mostly volcanos are unpredictable, dangerous and very beautiful.
If you can find any of their videos, get something on Maurice and Katia Krafft. Volcanologists, they lived (and ended up dying) studying volcanoes. They were there at Hawaii when a new volcano erupted. Maurice Krafft said it was the best birthday present ever! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katia_and_Maurice_Krafft
- Prof. Tarma Amelia Black, pr_tar, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Cybele is a Greco-Roman deity, also known as the Great Mother of the Gods. Worship for Cybele spread from parts of modern-day Turkey westward, where Greeks and Romans adopted her into existing aspects of their pantheon. Cybele’s overarching theme is of motherhood, which extends not only to gods, but also to nature, animals, and humans. She is associated with the pine tree, and pine tree offerings were made to her during her annual festival in March. There is a vigor to the festival activities in Cybele’s honor, some involving the letting of blood, which underscores her connection to lifeblood and vitality. It’s important to note that there is often a distinction between deities of fertility and reproduction, and “great mother” deities. As a great mother deity, Cybele is not so much associated with fertility as she is with the concept of creating all life; her motherhood is more global in magnitude.
Resource: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Great-Mother-of-the-Gods
- Reggy Faraday, re1080, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
Resource: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Great-Mother-of-the-Gods
- Reggy Faraday, re1080, Hufflepuff (Autumn 17/18)
I chose to research Dionysus from the lesson. Dionysus is one of the few Greek gods who resided on Earth. He is related to the Earth element because of his connection to wine. Fruits that grew from the trees were used to make wine. He is seen in many ancient documents with forest spirits much like we talked about in class! He even frequently had half-human half-animal companions called Satyrs. He is often depicted as having a beard and being covered in ivy and vines, so he is really natural and rugged looking. He is most commonly seen with large cats such as leopards over any other animal.
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Riliey Starshine, ri866, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
Pele is the Hawaiian goddess that is called the creator of the Hawaiian islands. She is respected so much that many people insert "Madam" in front of her name to given her respect. There are several different stories about Pele and her power, but she is most often associated with the traits of passion, jealousy, and capriciousness. Pele's name is used in several volcanic related processes. Pele's hair is a type of volcanic reminent that I've actually gotten a chance to see. Pretty much whenever a volcano is looking to erupt, the people look to Pele for the reason why it's erupting.
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
- Ryan Granger, ry840, Ravenclaw (Spring 14/15)
Cernunnos is also known as “The Horned One" due to his antlers and is a Celtic god of life, animals, wealth, and the underworld. Cernunnos is also associated with fertility. Cernunnos is born at the winter solstice and dies at the summer solstice. He marries the goddess at Beltane. He rules over life and death alternating with the goddess of the moon. Together they continue the cycle of death, rebirth and reincarnation. Cernunnos has been mistaken for Satan based on some depictions however he has no relation to the devil. Cernunnos protects the forest as has been tied to the Green Man and Pan. In his role as the god of death and dying he has been known to comfort the dead in song, singing to them as they go on to the spirit world.
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
- Scarlett Lacarnum, sc866, Ravenclaw (Autumn 14/15)
The Greek Goddess Demeter is also an Earth Goddess as a Goddess of the harvest, and represented the fertility of the Earth. In Greek mythology, Demeter, with her daughter Persephone was responsible for the creation of the seasons. When Persephone was allowed to return to Earth from Hades, the Underworld, it would then become spring and things which died during winter would begin to grow again. She is usually depicted holding various food items in a cornucopia to symbolize abundance. She is also sometimes shown holding a torch which she uses to search for her daughter during the fall and winter months when Persephone must go back to Hades.
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
- Siobhan Sullivan, si967, Ravenclaw (Spring 15/16)
Geb was the name of the Egyptian God of Earth, member of the Ennead, a group of 9 gods and goddesses considered to be the most important ones to the creation of Heliopolis, which is the birthplace of the gods. His father was Shu, the god of Air, his mother was Tefnut, the goddess of moisture, while his grandfather was Atum, the self-created creator god who starts the line of gods in Egypt. It's interesting to note that even though most stories tend to link female deities to the element of Earth, as the lesson itself notes the same, the Egyptians chose Geb, a male deity. He was known to guide the dead and provide them with foods and drinks, in fact his role as a god is believed to be ruling the Underworld. He is often depicted with a goose as it's believed it was his sacred animal. Geb was strong that some say when he laughed, the Earth shook and that is how Earthquakes take place.
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)
- Zoki Phantom, zo808, Hufflepuff (Autumn 14/15)