Category Archives: Information

This category houses most of the posts on Pagan Roots; basic information for those new to Wicca; herbal and gemstone encyclopedias with detailed entries for many plants and crystals; a collection of data on gods and goddesses from various pantheons; pages on different forms of divination such as Tarot cards and rune stones; and a lot more.

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Marduk

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Pixi
Marduk Mesopotamian God

Other Names Bel – ‘Lord’, Ab-Kal Ilâni Bêl Terêti – “Leader of the Gods” Associations Deity: Asarluhi Animal: Dragon Symbol: Triangular Headed Spade, Hoe Planet: Jupiter

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Aphrodite

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Pixi
Aphrodite Greek Goddess

Other Names Cytherea, Lady of Cythera, Cypris, Lady of Cyprus, Acidalia, Cerigo, Dione, Aphrodite Ourania, Aphrodite Pandemos Associations Deity: Venus, Astarte, Hathor, Inanna Animal: Doves, Sparrows, Horses, Swans Symbol: Girdle, Mirror, Scallop Shell, Sceptre, Pearls Planet: Venus Herb: Myrtle, Rose, … Continue reading →

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Bes

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Pixi
Bes Egyptian God

Other Names Bisu, Aha – ‘The Fighter’ Associations Deity: Taweret Animal: Lion Symbol: Ostrich feather, rattle

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Bast

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Pixi
Wadjet-Bast Egyptian Goddess

Other Names Bastet, Ubasti, Baset, Baast, Lady of Flame, Eye of Ra, Ailuros, Perfumed Protector, Pacht, Pasch Associations Deity: Artemis, Sekhmet Animal: Cats, Lions Symbol: Sistrum, Aegis

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Badb

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Pixi
Badb Celtic Goddess

Other Names Badhbh, Badb Catha – ‘Battle Raven’, ‘The Fury’ Associations Deity: Nemain Animal: Crow, Wolf Triple Goddess Aspect: Crone

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Acca Larentia

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Pixi
Acca Larentia Roman Goddess

Other Names Acca Larentina Associations Deity: Ceres, Flora, Muta

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Baldur

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Pixi
Baldur Norse God

Other Names Balder, Baldr Associations Element: Air Herb: Mistletoe

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Asgard

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Pixi
Asgard Home of the Norse Gods

Other Names Asgarth, Esageard, Asgardr Associations Deity: Odin, Frigg Place: Valhalla

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Gitche Manitou

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Pixi
Gitche Manitou Native American God

Other Names Great Spirit, Kitche Manitou, Gitche-Manito Associations Deity: God

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Coyote

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Pixi
Coyote Native American God

Other Names Trickster Associations Deity: Loki, Prometheus, Anasi Animal: Coyote

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