Once Upon A Goddess

Marisa Calvi
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Each episode I tell the story of a Goddess. These are stories that come from the ancient world and from times not so far away. Join me to listen and learn about history and folklore, or perhaps you might also like to breathe and invite the wisdom of the goddesses into your experience. Transcripts are available at www.onceuponagoddess.net

  1. Dewi Sri - The Rice Goddess

    07/02/2024

    Dewi Sri - The Rice Goddess

    Dewi Sri is not your usual goddess of grain and harvest. Born as a gift to the King of the Gods, her beauty becomes seen as a liability. Dewi Sri embraces her own power to transcend her trauma and transform her physical body into a bounty of earthly treasures for mankind. Her greatest of these will be the padi, or rice plant.

    21 min
  2. Atargatis - The First Mermaid

    05/16/2024

    Atargatis - The First Mermaid

    The powerful emotions of human life can lead to great transformations. Atargatis' story is a reminder of how deep emotions are part of the beauty of human experience. Alongside this is the wonder of the natural world and the magic that we can find within it for healing and nurturing.

    22 min
  3. Sekhmet - The Lioness of Balance

    04/17/2024

    Sekhmet - The Lioness of Balance

    The world and it's people live in a balance that is both fragile and all encompassing. This has been understood by humans since the dawn of time. Sekhmet takes us back to Ancient Egypt where a universal law of balance and justice exists. Known as Ma'at, it is the foundation energy set by the great father, Ra, to protect and maintain his creation. When this energy is threatened, Ra sends his daughter, Sekhmet to correct the balance and set a precedence for the people of the world.

    14 min
  4. Amaterasu -The Goddess of Light

    09/27/2022

    Amaterasu -The Goddess of Light

    Amaterasu is the Japanese Goddess of Light. When Amaterasu is grief stricken and hides from the world, her entire family unites to call her back. Such is the importance of light for the world to survive.

    23 min
  5. Urania - The Muse of Astronomy

    07/17/2022

    Urania - The Muse of Astronomy

    Urania is the youngest of the nine muses of Ancient Greece. Each muse had their own unique gift to inspire creativity and expression. For Urania, this would be astronomy- the study of the heavens, through which astronomers would reveal the majesty of the universe and our place within it.

    13 min
  6. Rabi'a - the Goddess of God's Embrace

    06/24/2022

    Rabi'a - the Goddess of God's Embrace

    Rabi'a's life begins with a promise from Allah that she will lead others to God's loving embrace. Through hardship and dedication, Rabi'a fulfills this promise. Shedding her ego, expectations and earthly attachments, Rabi'a fills her life with the pursuit to know Allah more deeply each day, inspiring others to follow her path.

    31 min
  7. Anna Perenna - The Eternal One

    03/31/2022

    Anna Perenna - The Eternal One

    Anna Perenna's story would have been lost within those of her sibling's Pygmalion and Dido if not for her role in the Plebeian Succession of Ancient Rome. Anna Perenna's journey from royalty to immortal nymph then into a Goddess is an inspiring tale of courage and wisdom.

    37 min
  8. Oshun - The Goddess of Sweet Waters

    03/15/2022

    Oshun - The Goddess of Sweet Waters

    Oshun is an Orisha, a goddess of the Yoruba pantheon of gods. Her story is another that reminds us of how the divine feminine connects humankind to nature, and how that connection is needed for balance. Oshun is still celebrated across the globe, with dances to ask that she bless the rivers and waterways needed for our survival. Even Beyonce has played tribute to Oshun, with her flowing yellow dress and surging waters in her Lemonade video album.

    24 min
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Each episode I tell the story of a Goddess. These are stories that come from the ancient world and from times not so far away. Join me to listen and learn about history and folklore, or perhaps you might also like to breathe and invite the wisdom of the goddesses into your experience. Transcripts are available at www.onceuponagoddess.net

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  • Creator
    Marisa Calvi
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marisa Calvi
  • Show Website
    Once Upon A Goddess