Llyr (Celting God of Healing)

Llyr -The Celtic God of Healing.

Also known as the God of the sea and of magic.

Known as God Lir, Ler, Llediarth.

The father of Manannán,

Son of the sea (Manannán Mc Lir).

It is said that the name of the Isle of Man derived from this God.

Llyr has a sea bourne chariot, invisable horses and a cloak of invisability.

He guards the other worlds and the after life, similarly to the Greek Gods Poseidon and Hades.

In Ireland he was said to create mist so invaders got confused and couldn’t find the country.

He is associated with Arthurian land of eternal youth, Avalon (Tír na nÓg in Celtic mythology).

His Irish daughter Niamh is one of the queens of this realm.

He also has a son Bran the Blessed.

God of bards and poetry.

Bran possesses the cauldron a rejuvenation, not unlike the mythical Holy Grail.

This cauldron was said to have the power if a deceased warrior drank from it he would be restored to life.

Llyr helps us to find inspiration in the soul of the sea.

It teaches us of perseverance, open-mindedness, fluidity, and strength.

The sea is both protector and avenger.

Strength can be found in the primal power of the waves.

The waves themselves can wear away stone and cut through landscapes.

We can find comfort in the bounty and sustenance the sea provides.

Freedom and adventure in the aspects of new experiences.

“May the winds fill your sails, the waves guide your passage, and the storm be your harbour.”

Hail Llyr

Morpheus (God of Dreams)

Morpheus God of dreams.
In the arms of Mopheus, literally means to be asleep.
Known to have to ability to take any human form.
When asleep “in the arms of Morpheus” the dreams are of true and future evens.

Morpheus was the leader of the Oneiroi (Dreams).
He and his brothers were the personified spirits of dreams.
Phobetor (or Ikelos) created phobic or scary dreams. Phantasus created unreal or phantasmic dreams.

They emerge each night from the palace of Hypnos.
Morpheus would pass through the gate of horn “truth”
His brother would pass through the gate of Ivory “deceipt”.

It is said that when a person awakes they are reborn.
Let us take this day as a new light of life.
We are also coming into a full moon on the 7th
Blessings to anyone celebrating Weseak.
As we ebbe closer to Beltane.
All my love and Brightest Blessings

Kumugwe (Healing God)

Kumugwe, Nuxalk

Native American God of healing.
He is the Underwater God with the power to see into the furture.
He has power to heal the sick and injured.
He lends this power to those whom he sees fit.

Kumugwe was known as the master of the seals.
Also associated with sealions.
He is responsible for the rising and ebbing of the tides, as well as the riches these tides deposit on beaches.
He rewarded humans with spirit magic.
In Native American tradition there is also a “healing dance”

Quote:

While on the Native American theme today I thought to include this in a post.
Quote from…
Flat-Iron (Maza Blaska) Oglala Sioux Cheif
“From Wakan-Tanka, the great mystery, comes all power. It is from Wakan-Tanka the holy man has wisdom and the power to heal and make holy charms. Man knows that all healing plants are given by Wakan-Tanka, therefore they are holy because it is the gift of Wakan-Tanka”.

Dagda (Healing God)

Dagda is the Irish God of healing.

He is also the God of protection, warriors, knowledge, magic, fire, prophecy, weather, reincarnation, the arts, initiation, the Sun, regeneration, prosperity and plenty, music and the harp.

His name means “Shining divinity”

Dagda was also the God of the seasons and fertility.

Some of his titles include “Horseman or all father”.

Dagda often carried three sacred relics with him,

His cauldron “coire ansic” that could produce a bountiful feast.

His mighty club/staff “lorg mór”

This had two features first its head had the power to slay nine men in a single swing whereas its handle could revive the slain with but a touch.

The harp “uaithne” carved of oak.

This harp placed the seasons in order.

Hail Dagda

Apollo ( Healing God)

Apollo is the God of healing, medicine, protection, prophecy, music, poetry and archery.
He was also the God of justice.
Twin brother of the Goddess Artemis.
Son of Zeus.
The healing staff known as the caduceus, was given to Hermes by Apollo.
Apollo is known as the God of the Sun.
He is depicted as a young man playing an instrument called the kithara.
His symbols include a wreath, the raven, branch of larrel, bow, quiver of arrows and golden lyre.
Apollo was beloved of the Gods.
He is known to have a youthful and athletic appearance. Radiant with grace and beauty.
Dolphins and swans are sacred to him