um, yeah, so not to rain on anyone's parade, but a few corrections:
the dog, Argos, was a puppy when Odysseus left, however in his absence, Argos was ignored by the servants and became sick and elderly. he is apparently supposed to represent Ithaca in it's sickened state. after he sees and recognizes Odysseus, he dies. it's probably one of the s more…
Among the vikings the Yew tree was sacred and dedicated to Ullr, the Archer God. He was also regarded as the Winter God - and because of this, with Death. His name means "Glory". more…
An interesting read. I've been studying archery in western Europe, in particular, during the later medieval period. I generally concur with your findings on the defensive nature of the armour types. However, I've never found mail armour locking an arrow in place. Generally, it blows the rivets, splitting the rings apart, leaves a good sized hole an more…
I'm looking for research-based information, so far without much luck, to build up a more detailed picture generally of archery in the Persian Wars, and specifically on the effective range and penetration power of the arrows used which, it appears from the arrowheads I've seen, were pretty light, and also on the national identity/ies of the archers more…
One of my ships, HMS Bulwark, was a Hermes class carrier... so Hermes has a kind of special place in my heart... all together now... Ahhhhh.... :)) more…
and god ofof shepherds and cowherds, got about a bit did hermes...nice that you are back..nice rest...i had better shut up it could have been something bad..|-| more…
I am sorry for not replying to your question about Hermes sooner. I have just posted a blog about him and hope you can pop in. Have a nice weekend :) more…
Hello Miramize,
A belated Happy New Year to you too!! I am sorry to not have got around to blogging sooner, hopefully I will get back into the swing of things! :) more…
Hello Moonwoman,
I am sorry I have not been blogging sooner but thankyou for raising such an interesting question. So why is Athena renowned for her wisdom?
It was during the Classical period of Greece (5th century) that Athena became known for her wisdom. During the fifth century Athens experienced a philosophical movement an more…
I don't know if you've ever had chance to visit my blog, but one of my great 'loves' is archery. I've been a competitive archer for many years, and ultimately aspire to learning the Moorish technique on a beautiful Ottoman Turkish bow -- using the thumb-ring of course.
Another great love since childhood has be more…
In Kabbalah Athena is connected with the second Sephira on the Tree of life. That second Sephira is called (in hebrew) Chokmah, when translated means Wisdom.
"The second path is that of illuminating intelligence; it is the Crown of Creation, the Splendour of the Unity, equalling it, and it is exalted above every head, and named by the Kabali more…
I would love to hear more about Hermes. I am studying Kabbalah and greek gods and myths are a part of it, at this moment I am very interested in Hermes and your post was very precious to me, maybe also because my real name is Maia.:)
Thanx for this story
and hope you'll have time to tell more about Hermes more…
Oh, you have just explained something else I always wondered about. Athena's often seen with an owl! I have such an affinity for owls and have to go outside when I hear them hooting hauntingly at night. Oh my gawd ... and thunderbolts - she had the keys to the thunderbolts! I'm making all kinds of connections here! Thunderbolts means being stru more…
Now I come to think of it, I know a battle-rousing, untiring Lady,
whose only pleasure appears to be fighting... does this mean I'm living with a goddess? 88| more…
Recent comments (30)
In response to: "The god Hermes" 16 days old
by miramaze [Member]
Happy Birthday 2009 , Artemis :)
May you be well, happy and laugh a lot !
X :wave: X more…
In response to: "The god Hermes" 314 days old
by technomist [Member]
Not seen you for a long time. Miss your thoughts. Happy New Year. more…
In response to: "Odysseus' bow" 344 days old
by Jessi [Visitor]
um, yeah, so not to rain on anyone's parade, but a few corrections: the dog, Argos, was a puppy when Odysseus left, however in his absence, Argos was ignored by the servants and became sick and elderly. he is apparently supposed to represent Ithaca in it's sickened state. after he sees and recognizes Odysseus, he dies. it's probably one of the s more…
In response to: "Yew trees in cemeteries" 350 days old
by Marcos [Visitor]
Among the vikings the Yew tree was sacred and dedicated to Ullr, the Archer God. He was also regarded as the Winter God - and because of this, with Death. His name means "Glory". more…
In response to: "Odysseus' bow" 362 days old
by Max [Visitor]
it is because one of the gods (i think it was athena) disguised him as an elderly man more…
In response to: "When did we discover effective armour against bolts and arrows?" 424 days old
by Mat [Visitor]
An interesting read. I've been studying archery in western Europe, in particular, during the later medieval period. I generally concur with your findings on the defensive nature of the armour types. However, I've never found mail armour locking an arrow in place. Generally, it blows the rivets, splitting the rings apart, leaves a good sized hole an more…
In response to: "When did we discover effective armour against bolts and arrows?" 446 days old
by williamps [Member]
I'm looking for research-based information, so far without much luck, to build up a more detailed picture generally of archery in the Persian Wars, and specifically on the effective range and penetration power of the arrows used which, it appears from the arrowheads I've seen, were pretty light, and also on the national identity/ies of the archers more…
In response to: "The god Hermes" 631 days old
by Usksider Pro
Great to have you back among us :yes:
One of my ships, HMS Bulwark, was a Hermes class carrier... so Hermes has a kind of special place in my heart... all together now... Ahhhhh.... :)) more…
In response to: "The god Hermes" 631 days old
by jackfrost Pro
and god ofof shepherds and cowherds, got about a bit did hermes...nice that you are back..nice rest...i had better shut up it could have been something bad..|-| more…
In response to: "The god Hermes" 631 days old
by technomist [Member]
Good to see you back at the blogging. more…
In response to: "Hymn to Hermes" 631 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
Hello Mayanic,
I am sorry for not replying to your question about Hermes sooner. I have just posted a blog about him and hope you can pop in. Have a nice weekend :) more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 631 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
Hello Miramize,
A belated Happy New Year to you too!! I am sorry to not have got around to blogging sooner, hopefully I will get back into the swing of things! :) more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 631 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
'is that where this phrase finds it's roots
Discretion is the better part of valor'
- it might well be - interesting thought - thanks!
more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 631 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
Thankyou Mayanic, you learn something new everyday! :)) more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 631 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
Hello Moonwoman,
I am sorry I have not been blogging sooner but thankyou for raising such an interesting question. So why is Athena renowned for her wisdom?
It was during the Classical period of Greece (5th century) that Athena became known for her wisdom. During the fifth century Athens experienced a philosophical movement an more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 673 days old
by Zoe(jb) [Visitor]
Hello ArtemisToxia;
I don't know if you've ever had chance to visit my blog, but one of my great 'loves' is archery. I've been a competitive archer for many years, and ultimately aspire to learning the Moorish technique on a beautiful Ottoman Turkish bow -- using the thumb-ring of course.
Another great love since childhood has be more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 682 days old
by miramaze [Member]
How interesting !
"Vis consili expers
Mole ruit sua.
‘Strength without wisdom falls by its own weight’
Latin is cool ... will try and learn :yes:
Thanks and happy new year !
XX
more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 699 days old
by jackfrost Pro
Vis consili expers
Mole ruit sua.
‘Strength without wisdom falls by its own weight’
is that where this phrase finds it's roots
Discretion is the better part of valor more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 701 days old
by mayanic [Member]
In Kabbalah Athena is connected with the second Sephira on the Tree of life. That second Sephira is called (in hebrew) Chokmah, when translated means Wisdom.
"The second path is that of illuminating intelligence; it is the Crown of Creation, the Splendour of the Unity, equalling it, and it is exalted above every head, and named by the Kabali more…
In response to: "Hymn to Hermes" 701 days old
by mayanic [Member]
I would love to hear more about Hermes. I am studying Kabbalah and greek gods and myths are a part of it, at this moment I am very interested in Hermes and your post was very precious to me, maybe also because my real name is Maia.:)
Thanx for this story
and hope you'll have time to tell more about Hermes more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 702 days old
by magistra [Member]
You have been meme-tagged. more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 703 days old
by moonwoman [Member]
Oh, you have just explained something else I always wondered about. Athena's often seen with an owl! I have such an affinity for owls and have to go outside when I hear them hooting hauntingly at night. Oh my gawd ... and thunderbolts - she had the keys to the thunderbolts! I'm making all kinds of connections here! Thunderbolts means being stru more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 703 days old
by technomist [Member]
Very interesting. :) more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 703 days old
by Usksider Pro
Another winner. :yes:
Now I come to think of it, I know a battle-rousing, untiring Lady,
whose only pleasure appears to be fighting... does this mean I'm living with a goddess? 88| more…
In response to: "When did we discover effective armour against bolts and arrows?" 703 days old
by Usksider Pro
Oh yeah, that sounds like a plan. :yes: more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 703 days old
by wendlane [Member]
Great post -thanks! :) more…
In response to: "Athena and her shield" 703 days old
by kevinwilson Pro
horace knew what he was talking about, didn't he? more…
In response to: "When did we discover effective armour against bolts and arrows?" 703 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
I have just posted on Athena hope you can pop in. more…
In response to: "When did we discover effective armour against bolts and arrows?" 703 days old
by ArtemisToxia [Member]
Would have loved to have gone to Greece maybe next time you and your camera can come with me?!! :)) more…
In response to: "Hymn to Hermes" 703 days old
by Usksider Pro
No pressure, but I assume there are more to come? more…