Jiang Yuan (Chinese) Jiang Yuan at Her Temple Jiang Yuan (Chinese: 姜嫄) is an important figure in Chinese mythology and history. She is recorded as having lived during ancient Chinese history. Jiang Yuan was the mother of Houji (aka Qi) who is a culture hero and revered as the god of millet and, by extension, agriculture. Jiang Yuan’s personal name was not recorded….
#FFF 73 — Fox and Socks
A couple of weeks back, I met up with both sons for a delicious meal at El Arriero (daughter in-law and granddaughter were unavailable.) The plan was for older son and I to hang out at Schuler Books, which is nearby the restaurant, until younger son texted us. I’m used to going to Barnes &…
A2Z 2026 Inanna
Inanna (Sumerian) Inanna began her journey in the Sumerian city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in Mesopotamia, sometime around 4000 BCE. Her original name, “Inanna,” is thought to come from the Sumerian phrase nin-an-ak, which roughly means “Lady of Heaven.” Later, as the Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians took cultural center stage, she became widely known as Ishtar. Scholars believe Inanna…
Book Review — Ancient Light: Poems (Sun Tracks) (Volume 94) by Kimberly Blaeser
Sold by Birchbark Books Ancient Light: Poems (Sun Tracks) (Volume 94) by Kimberly Blaeser In memory of those lost to the pandemic and the centuries-long plague of violence.May our communities heal.To relatives (blood and soul) — gratitude. Gizhawenimin.–Kimberly Blaeser dedication page Nobody writes of the sanctity and language of nature and our blessed bond…
A2Z 2026 Hastseoltoi
Hastseoltoi (Navajo) “Navajo Deer Hunt” by Narciso Abeyta Diné (Navajo), 1918-1998 at Philbrook emuseum Hastseoltoi is a significant figure in Navajo mythology, known as the goddess of hunting and wilderness. She is often associated with the natural world and is believed to have the power to provide hunters with success in their endeavors. In Navajo culture, hunting is…
#FF — Why This Time?
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields Why This Time? Why this time? Our best vacation ever; on the ocean. Fresh-caught, rosemary-grilled swordfish, with citrus Margaritas, and similar variations of, every dinner. Sweating, rolling in rose-scented sheets each midnight. Your eyes laser onto the hostess’ deep cleavage; the receding ass of our waitress after taking our orders;…
A2Z 2026 — Gleti
Gleti (Dahomey) Dahomey Royalty Gleti (pronounced gley-tee) is Moon Goddess in Dahomey mythology and serves as mother to all stars. Her name means “moon-moon.” She is revered within the Fon culture, primarily found in Benin, Togo, and southwestern Nigeria. Gleti is one of the three primary rain deities of Zaire; she passed on her duties…
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