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The rat gets big when Ganesh needs a ride.

The rat gets big when Ganesh needs a ride. | Ganesh, son of Parvati. She did not need a man's seed to give birth to him. Lost his head in a childhood incident, it was replaced with an elephant's head. God of wisdom. He defeated a dangerous demon, then turned it into a rat, which is now his steed. Specializes in removing barriers. If you have been impeded during a journey and you appeal to Ganesh, he can remove a barrier for you. If there is a boulder in the road or the threat of a dangerous gang, that will be removed. If what stops you is within you, such as a physical disability or a mental condition, he can remove that as well. | image tagged in smite ganesha,hinduism,mythology,helpful,enlightened | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
189 views, 2 upvotes

If you wear your clothes inside out they'll leave you alone.

If you wear your clothes inside out they'll leave you alone. | The faeries from the area around Devon and Cornwall who enjoy getting humans lost are often called Pixies nowadays, but this is a mispronunciation: they are Piskies. They have red hair, pointed ears, turned up noses & green clothes. To be tricked into going the wrong direction or drinking too much is to be "piskie-led;" in the age of computers "pixelated" now has a different meaning. | image tagged in fairy tales,pagan,heathen,tradition,mythology | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
215 views, 2 upvotes

Some think that the sun is his father.

Some think that the sun is his father. | Maui is a sort of roguish Demigod in Polynesian belief. On the one hand, he helped the Gods to raise the vault of heaven & to order the courses the stars within; on the other hand he caught the sun in his net & stole fire in order to give it to mortals. He invented the fish trap & cat's cradle, made days longer, & once fished an island up from the ocean floor--which is hard to do. Hina (the lady of the moon) is either his mother or his wife; they've been seen together but humans don't know the exact nature of their relationship. | image tagged in maui,pacific,hawaiian,mythology,pagan,heathen | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Heimdall was associated with both.

Heimdall was associated with both. | When a rainbow was spotted in Germanic lands it was thought to be either Brísingaman: Freya's glowing necklace;; or Bifröst: the bridge connecting Midgard (earth) to Asgard (realm of the Gods). | image tagged in european,mythology,colorful | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
by AlaskaNativeManitou
272 views, 2 upvotes

Symbolism of the hare.

Symbolism of the hare. | Because the hare is a nocturnal creature, she carries all the symbolism of the 🌜, light in the darkness, concealed wisdom, arcane information, intuition & the Goddess. The 🌓 is symbolic of rebirth and resurrection, because of its visible phases, & the hare shares these qualities, too. Significantly, in some parts of the world the shape of the hare is visible in the face of the 🌕 further reinforcing the mystical connection between the two. The hare is renowned for its fertility, & it is in this guise that it is simplified as the Easter 🐰. The Springtime Goddess, Easter, governs the cycles of fertility & so her symbol is the 🥚, hence the chocolate eggs given to children at Easter, a remnant of a Pagan tradition that has never been satisfactorily explained away by its Christian adoptees. The fact that an animal is not eaten 🚫 is generally a sign that it has sacred status, & certain Muslim sects refused to eat the flesh of the hare because they believe that it is the reincarnation of Ali, the Prophet's son-in-law, who intercedes between true believers and Allah. Pre-Christian Celtic ☘ people similarly regarded the hare as being too sacred to consider eating; they were kept as pets. Because of its fecundity & gregarious nature, the 🐇 is a symbol of love and peace for some Native Americans. There's a courtship ritual called the Rabbit Dance 👯. The Algonquin tribe believe that the world was created by the hare Manibozo. The Menomonee call Him Menebuch & say that He came down from the heavens to educate human kind in all His ways, & to protect us from monsters and evil spirits 👻. Three hares joined at the ears & running in a circle in the form of a triskele, is a mysterious ancient symbol that seems to have transcended cultural boundaries & geographical borders. At the center of the circle, the ears of the hares form an equilateral triangle. This motif appears in Buddhist ☸️ caves 2500 years old; in Muslim ☪️ artwork and designs; in synagogues ✡ & in several places of Christian ✝️ worship throughout Europe. There is no definitive interpretation of the symbol although it may represent the attributes of the Triple Goddess, an age old concept that transcends religious dogma. The hare, because it is a lunar creature, belongs to the Goddess. | image tagged in easter hare,full moon,easter eggs,triskelion,mythology,traditions | made w/ Imgflip meme maker
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by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Symbolism of the rabbit.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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The Sphinx originally had a cat head.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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They need a credit union.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Origin of the word leprechaun.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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He gave Jennifer Anniston her 1st screen kiss in this movie.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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Be careful what you wish for.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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"Christmas" trees predate Jesus.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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More than 3 centuries B.C.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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European Santa figures may wear different colors.

by AlaskaNativeManitou
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