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For the Goddess
I have a great deal of affection, if you haven't noticed
by now. There are many aspects of the Goddess, and most center around
the Maiden, Mother, and/or Crone.
I have written poetry which touches all
these aspects. However, many of us have our favorites. My favorite
is the Goddess Diana.
She is the Huntress, Protectress,
Queen of the Forest,
and to me personally,
The Faery Queen. She also aids mothers in childbirth.
She is the Maiden. She
represents strength and independence to many. In art she is
traditionally
depicted
with a bow and quiver, and a crecent moon on Her forehead.
The Greeks called her Artemis.
Through the ages, there has always been a great deal of affection for
Diana, especially from many of the poets.
Many legends about her abound. My favorite reiteration of some of
those legends can be found in Edmund Spenser's Faery Queen.
This great poet seemes to have had the same affection for her that I do.
She was known in the middle ages as the Queen of the Witches.
Wonderful Queen she is! Diana is my personal
Protectress, as She is to many others.
These pages are my Valentine present to Diana.
It is kind of a little tradition I have been into for the
last couple of years. There were a series of wonderful events that took
place around this time, then.
I will not go into detail. Suffice
to say, that I have a great deal of Affection for My Goddess.
So, To My Beloved Goddess, Diana .... Happy Valentines Day!
Love andLight
Ariel
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