Anubis

Anubis (Anpu) In Egyptian mythology, Greek name for the jackal-headed god of the dead, called Anpu by the Egyptians. Although the jackal was known to …

Antevorta

Antevorta ORIGIN: Etruscan Feast: 11 January, 15 January Antevorta is the spirit of the future. Her sister, Postvorta, is the spirit of the past. They…

Anteros

Anteros (love-for-love) In Greek mythology, god of passion, mutual love, and tenderness; son of Aphrodite and Ares; brother of Eros, Delmos, Enyo, Harmmia, Pallor, and…

Anna Perenna

Anna Perenna is in Roman mythology, an ancient Italian goddess believed to be associated with the revolving year. Every month she renewed her youth and…

Ankou

An ankouis in the Celtic folklore of Brittany, a Death Omen that comes to collect the souls of the dead. The ankou, or King of…

Anjani

Anjani ORIGIN: India Anjani is Hanuman’s monkey goddess mother. Hindu myth suggests she was once a beautiful Apsara, Parvati’s handmaid. One day something scared her…

Animal Spirits

Animal spirits provide us with protection, knowledge, and psychic inspiration. They appear in dreams and visions. Often the most accessible spirit allies, it is not…

Angitia

Angitia The Marsi, an ancient Central Italian tribe, claimed descent from Circe’s son. Their chief deity was his daughter, Angitia, a snake-charming sorceress who learned…