Tag Archives: gods

The Waters of Life

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

“We, like the earth, arose from the Waters of Chaos. A point of Becoming in the potential that Became. It was all there… everything that is, was and will be… all that might be… in that single moment; complete, yet … Continue reading →

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The Illusion of Power

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

There were those who walked the earth who looked not into the eyes of Nut, but whose ears were caught by the whispering hiss of Apep on the threshold of dream. There were some who, looking into his eyes, were … Continue reading →

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Lunch Time ~ Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

I froze the mighty ocean into a large block of ice, but it still refused to die It propelled itself out of the water, as if it was going to touch the sky Continue reading at Jagahdilmein

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Guest author: Roberta Eaton ~ Beliefs and myths of southern Africa – The bushmen

Posted on January 3, 2019 by

The bushmen are the oldest inhabitants of southern Africa where they have lived for at least 20 000 years. Their home is the vast expanse of the Kalahari Desert. Historically, the bushmen lived in clans and loosely-connected family groups and … Continue reading →

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Caught ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

He strained against the ropes as the sun moved across the sky above the trees. A gentle breeze made the canopy whistle and sway. It was the only sound. He still saw the painted face under the tousled hair, the … Continue reading →

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The spiritual minefield

Posted on August 5, 2018 by

“’Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the men of old; seek what they sought,’” said my son, reading out the daily inspirational quote he has delivered to his phone. “It says it is by Basho. Who’s he?” … Continue reading →

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Her New God ~ Notes to Women #writephoto

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

She looked at the tree with the scarves, ties and other colorful things draped on the branches and grimaced. Waste of time. She saw the items she had put on the tree months ago, believing that the gods would hear … Continue reading →

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Old Gods, Old Journeys #writephoto – Jan Malique

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

They file past, hearts and minds filled with a multitude of wishes, sorrows, and joys. This pilgrimage has remained constant since the time of their ancestors and beyond. The land and its guardians have watched over this sacred site long … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction #writephoto: Old gods – Jane Dougherty

Posted on October 13, 2017 by

This tale is for Sue Vincent’s Thursday #writephoto prompt. For long years it had been a round tower, a holy place pointing to the heavens, where the ritual of prayer followed the mounting stairs, where chieftains of the lake conferred … Continue reading →

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Dark Foretelling – Sight #writephoto by Jan Malique

Posted on September 2, 2017 by

Image: Sue Vincent The visions shimmer, immerse themselves mystery. I cannot unveil that which hides in solitude. Your eyes reflect displeasure. Do my words enrage? Bring despair? How hate and anger gnaw at your entrails, poison your spirit. Darkness follows … Continue reading →

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