A female given name from Latin of recent usage. Lyssa: Personification of Rage, fury, crazed frenzy and (in animals) rabies. In later times, Maia became strongly associated with Bona Dea, whose name literally translates as ‘good Goddess’. 1, 2. She was seen as a personification of growth and came to be worshiped in her own right. Change ). Maia was a solitary Goddess who preferred to live alone in wild caves far from civilization. As a child, on this day I left bundles of wildflowers anonymously at neighbors’ homes. Awaken to your true nature. Ancient Sacred Knowledge - Daily Wisdom Practices: A place to explore Runic relevance in today's world. Maia gave Her name to the month of May. In Greek mythology, Maia is the eldest of the seven daughters of Atlas and Pleione.  This Roman Goddess, whose name means ‘mother’, offers all who seek it fulfilment and renewed zest. Theog. The Greek goddess Maia was one of the Pleiades, the companions of Artemis, goddess of the hunt. To do this yourself, find three strands of blue ribbon and braid them together so they meet five times, saying: ‘This the month of May, for ______ [health, love, money or whatever] 42, &c.) Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (Roman mythology) The goddess of growth after whom the month May (Latin maius) was named. Visuddhi, Sr. Dea. Order of Our Lady of Salt, “The Goddess and the Wheel: Maia, the Goddess of May“. Maia is a star in the constellation Taurus. That’s awesome!! Maia is a major agricultural god. Hermes was the son she had following an affair with Zeus. Art heals yourself, others, community and the earth. Carm.i. Took, Thalia. Legacy and Story . Of course these two views are the positive and negative aspects of the same Reality. This Maia was the mother of Hermes, the messenger of the Gods. I hope you will also enjoy finding out about some of the lesser known characters, for example Iris is the Goddess associated with rainbows. Eldest of the Pleiades A Celebration of the Seasons & the Spirit, Stories of Strong Women from History and Today. Pronounced May-ah, the Goddess Maia appears most commonly in Greek and Roman mythology but is typically represented as a fertility goddess associated with spring and the month of May. I do think you are correct in this information BUT……. iii. Background and Personal Life . You will find magick spells, witchcraft lore, practical information, correspondences, rituals, poetry and so much more. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Maia embodied the concept of growth, as her name was thought to be related to the comparative adjective maius, maior, "larger, greater." so far so good keep up the good work and you will get alot more people to view your work! In Roman mythology, Maia is a goddess associated with Vulcan and also (by confusion with the Greek goddess) with Mercury, the Roman equivalent of Hermes. “In Greek mythology, Maia (pronounced May-ah) is one of the Pleiades and the mother of Hermes. Sacred Wicca was created and written by Rowan Morgana, High Priestess of Sacred Haven Coven, an experienced and knowledgeable Witch. Alternate names: Maiesta, Maja, Majestas, Majesty.” [2]. […] magic and healing another of Her attributes. Pull up a chair by the fire and open my Book of Shadows. Other articles where Maia is discussed: Pleiades: …Atlas and the Oceanid Pleione: Maia, Electra, Taygete, Celaeno, Alcyone, Sterope, and Merope. 938; Apollod. Her name is derived from the Greek words da, dê, gê, "earth", and maia "nursing mother". ( Log Out /  It is rumoured that Maia was the ancient and original name of the Bona Dea (“the Good Goddess”), whose name was so sacred it was forbidden to be spoken aloud; and through this connection Maia was associated with the Goddesses Fauna and Fatua. Od. I think the Spring Goddesses are so lovely as well – so magical with new fresh, creative and fertile energy! Olympos, clothed in gold and purple. Maia is the daughter of Atlas and Pleione the Oceanid,mand is the oldest of the seven Pleiades. She made her son Hermes the Conductor of Souls in the underworld, just as the Hindu Maya made her masculine counterpart Ya-Ma into a Conductor of Souls and Lord of Death. When she was living in the cave, she gave birth to the god Hermes in secret. In Roman myth, Mercury (Hermes), the son of Maia, was the father of the twin Lares, a genealogy that sheds light on the collocation of ceremonies on the May Kalends. On May 15, the Ides, Mercury was honored as a patron of merchants and increaser of profit (through an etymological connection with merx, merces, ‘goods, merchandise’), another possible connection with Maia his mother as a Goddess who promoted growth.” [1]. The playwright Aeschylus drew comparisons between Maia as the nursing mother, and Gaia as the mother of the earth. Owl & Crow, “The Goddess Maia – Queen of May“. 3; Hes. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. “Vulcan and Maia” by Bartholomaeus Spranger. “Maia’s themes are sexual prowess, playfulness, and wishes. Exploring the intersection between Nature, the Goddess, art, and poetry as well as the practical work of priestessing. NEVER confuse HATE speech with free speech - HATE SPEECH KILLS! In Greek mythology, Gaea (or Gaia), the primordial earth or mother goddess was one of the deities who governed the universe before the Titans existed. The Greek nymph Maia was the mother of Hermes (in Roman religion, he was called Mercury) with Zeus and was associated, by the Romans, with the goddess of spring, Maia Maiestas. Goddess of Spring represented the forces of growth and the return of the warm rays of the sun . Although the Moon Goddesses are who I am following and learning about right now, I do think Mother and Spring Goddesses are just as fascinating. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Sacred Wicca, Welcome to a realm where reality and daydreams meet. Maia was the daughter of Pleione and Atlas, though she referred to them as Pleias and Atlantas. Beyond the fact that she lived in a cave and raised both Hermes and Kallisto’s son, not much is known about the life of this reclusive goddess. But the Romans had yet another goddess named Maia, who just happened to share a name with the Greek goddess. The alphabetical, Greek Goddess list below is designed to contain brief facts about each of the main Goddesses. Portrait of Josephine Crane Bradley by Alfons Maria Mucha. Amphitrite - Greek Goddess of the sea and consort of the God Poseidon. She was the eldest and loveliest of the famous Pleiades, or Seven Sisters. She causes the plants to grow through Her gentle heat, and the month of May is probably named for Her. She also took care of the child Arkas after his mother, Kallisto, was transformed from a woman into a bear. Rites to Maia were also performed at the August Volcanalia, a festival to ward off the destructive fires that could be caused by the dry weather and burning sun of summertime.  Wear a flowery shirt, skirt, or tie today to welcome Maia and brighten your day.”, (Patricia Telesco, “365 Goddess: a daily guide to the magic and inspiration of the goddess”.). 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