Tag: Roman Mythology

Minerva: Roman Goddess of Wisdom

Mysticism, PaganismPost read time 2 min read

Minerva: Roman Goddess of Wisdom and Her Transformation from Athena’s Legacy Minerva: Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, and strategic warfare, is a powerful figure in ancient mythology. Her origins trace back to the Greek goddess Athena, demonstrating how mythologies adapt as they cross cultures. While Minerva kept Athena’s essence, her transformation in Roman society…

Valentine’s Day: Lupercalia and Its Pagan Origins

Mysticism, PaganismPost read time 4 min read

The Blood and Passion of an Ancient Rite Beneath the romantic veneer of modern Valentine’s Day lies the vestiges of an ancient, primal festival—Lupercalia. This Roman celebration of fertility, sacrifice, and mysticism was a spectacle of blood, ecstasy, and divine connection—far removed from the commercialized expressions of love we see today. The transformation of…