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Asclepius
Associations Deity: Vediovis, Aesculapius Animal: Snakes, cockerels Symbol: The rod of Asclepius, a snake-entwined staff which remains a symbol of medicine today. Magic: Medicine, Healing
Aphrodite
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
Aeolus
Associations Other Names: Hippotades – “The Reiner of Horses”, Aiolos, “Ruler of the Winds” Deity: Uranus, Astraeus Animal: Horses, Birds Element: Air Magic: Control of the winds
Adonis
Associations Other Names:”Lord”, “God of Beauty” Deity: Osiris, Tammuz, Attis Herbs: Myrrh, Anemone Magic: Beauty, vegetation and growth, cycle of life, death and rebirth
Achelois
Information & Stories Achelois was a Greek moon goddess, but her name translates to ‘she who washes away pain’. Sacrifices were made to her through the Dodonian Oracle in order for her subjects to be cured of their sicknesses.