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1. Susanne Iles, Artist Susanne is an Irish contemporary symbolist painter, writer, and curator, living in Castletownbere, County Cork, Ireland. Born in Canada, Susanne attended the Ontario College of Art. Her career as a professional artist now spans 20 years, and includes...
2. Tiamat, Babylonian Dragon Goddess The dragon Tiamat is regarded as the mystery of Chaos, primal and uncontrollable, passionate in her unchecked creative energy. She is the frightening Unknown of "formless primordial matter" sacrificially recreated as the very beauty of Eart...
3. Nu Kua, Chinese Creation Goddess The dragon goddess Nü-Kua (also referenced as Nu Gua, Nu-Kua) emerged from the heavens to see the remains of P'an Ku. Described as a beautiful creature, half-woman half-dragon, she roamed the Earth and marvelled at its beauty.For more informatio...
4. Apep, The Egyptian Dragon of Chaos Throughout the ancient mythological texts of Egypt, the theme of resurrection and rebirth can be found time and again. In one such myth, we are introduced to the mighty and dangerous dragon, Apep. A mysterious creature bearing many names, Apep was al...
5. Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent "....I shall leave my song-image on Earth. My heart shall live, it will come back..." Quetzalcoatl is another dragon-being who, through self-sacrifice, organized the cosmos and formed a world nourishing both man's physical and spiritual life...
6. The Australian Rainbow Serpent The Australian Aboriginal people believe the universe has two aspects - the physical world in which we live and another connected world from which it is derived called the Dreamtime. One of the most important dragons of creation mythology is the Austr...
7. Dzogchen Beara,Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centre,Co.Cork Dzogchen Beara is a Tibetan Buddhist Retreat Centre welcoming people of any nationality and religion located on the beautiful Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland. Please join artist and writer Susanne Iles as she travels around the Most Captivatin...
8. The Mythology of Plants Plants, shrubs, flowers, trees and even vegetables have stories to tell us. Learn more about the myth and symbolism growing in the garden. Original artlcle and artwork by Susanne Iles may be found at: The Storied Garden, Planting the Seeds of Myth htt...
9. Harry Potter Books: Mythology, Magic and Muggles By opening the door to mythology and stories rich in symbolism, we introduce a fundamental world view where individuals can be wonderfully unique in their identities but still part of the larger tapestry of an ethical community. The mythological arch...
10. Eshu, An Afro-Caribbean Divine Trickster The Divine Trickster born of ancient myth and found in many cultures across the face of the world, is sometimes known as the Coyote, Raven, Rabbit or Fox. His form changes depending on language and culture. The Yoruba peoples of West Africa, however,...
11. Aido Hwedo, West African Creation Dragon Before the Earth was formed the genderless Creator God, named Nana-Buluku by the Fon people of Dahomey, created a companion dragon called Aido Hwedo who was both male and female.It was a dragon able to move with ease between Heaven and Earth who carr...
12. Ballycrovane Ogham Stone: Tallest Ogham Stone in the World The tallest ogham stone in the world can be found in Ballycrovane, County Cork, Ireland. It is located near the colourful town of Eyeries on the beautiful Beara Peninsula. Please join artist and writer Susanne Iles as she travels around the Most Cap...
13. How to Make Vietnamese Coffee There's always time for good coffee and chocolate. Here's how to make a strong and sweet drink known as Vietnamese Coffee. Paired with organic chocolate, the taste is heavenly!
14. Itzpapalotl, Chichimec Dragon Goddess We are introduced to death in the guise of the dragon Itzpapalotl. She is the ancient Chichimec representation of Mother Earth in her mortuary phase symbolizing the world's cyclical changes - the rhythms of the seasons and agriculture. Also known as...
15. Beowulf and Alchemical Symbolism I've always been fascinated with the dance of wordplay and imagery found in the old English poem, Beowulf (written approximately 700 A.D. by an unknown poet). The poem is exciting, passionate, frightening, heroic, and brilliant. I had wanted to paint...
16. Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Cahirkeem, County Cork, Ireland Please join artist and writer Susanne Iles as she travels around the Most Captivating Place in Ireland. The Beara Peninsula, otherwise known as the Ring of Beara, is a place where ancient landscapes and changing skies welcome the passionate traveler...
17. Book Review-Hidden Passages: Tales to Honor the Crones by Vila SpiderHawk Within this lens you will find information about the book Hidden Passages: Tales to Honor the Crones by author Vila SpiderHawk. Please enjoy the book review, links to the books and information about the author. Thank you for visiting!