Kirke mythology

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Circe is a sorceress and herbalist first referred to as a goddess in Homer’s Odyssey. Although exiled to the mysterious island Aeaea, Circe managed to encounter famous adventurers and carve out her name in legends

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Scylla and Glaucus...... In Greek mythology, Scylla was described as the beautiful daughter of the river god Crataeis. Glaucus, sea god,born mortal and turned immortal upon eating a magical herb. He became half man and half fish, with long strands of seaweed for hair. Glaucus fell in love with the beautiful Scylla and wanted her for his wife, but but she was frightened of his appearance and rejected him. Glaucus went to sorceress Circe and asked for a spell to make Scylla love him, but Circe…

Map from Madeleine Miller’s Circe

In Greek mythology, Circe was a goddess of magic, though she was sometimes depicted as a nymph (minor nature god), a witch or an enchantress. In any case, she was associated with magic. She knew a lot about potions and herbs, and sometimes used this knowledge against her enemies and people who offended her, turning […]

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Here's a small sampling of the goddess' rich visual history, from ancient Greece to contemporary America.

Witches everywhere are feeling drawn to the Original Witch like never before. We are Kirke after she left the island, fully able to claim our power and change the world with our witchery. Learn her story, themes, correspondences and more.

Mercury retrograde times can be compared to Hermes in his psychopomp role. He travels through the underworld, putting to rest stagnant energies, and clearing the way for healing.