MAIDENS, MOTHERS & MATRIARCHS
Twelve songs inspired by the Great Goddesses of Ancient Greece.
Presented in ritual format with an invocation to the elements, and a protection chant at the beginning.
There follows a song to each of eight Goddesses, and the ceremony closes with a blessing.
Every piece is designed to bring the listener into close relationship with herself as Goddess. By this means we can experience Her as a living entity. Whether that association is literal or poetic I hope it will be like reconnecting with an old friend imparting a strong sense of bonding, love and empowerment
The musical styles are varied. I have chosen not to limit the instrumentation or structure in any way but to give full rein to whatever the particular feeling of the individual Goddess seemed to require. In general I have given prominence to rich vocal harmonies and used a diverse array of accompanying instruments.
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ELEMENTAL INVOCATION A chant to the four elements. Used to invoke a symbolic circle to contain the ritual.
PROTECTION INVOCATION A call to the Goddesses to enfold the participant within their powers
The Great Queen of Heaven. In later myth she is often portrayed negatively as a jealous wife by those who resented her power. She is the all wise all knowing Mother of the universe
Three songs celebrating the differing aspects of Demeter.
Demeter is the Great Earth Mother whose daughter Persephone, the Maiden, is lost to Hecate, Queen of the Underworld. These three form the original Greek Triple Goddess, Maiden, Mother, Crone. These archetypes symbolize the changes in the journey of a womans life, and also the cycle of the seasons. (The ancient Greek calendar was divided into three seasons, spring, summer and winter) Over time, the character of Persephone changed and instead of the Maiden she became the Crone and her Maiden aspect was replaced by Kore
Goddess of the Wild, Mother of all Creatures and also The Huntress. She has a duel nature and is untameable.
A warrior Goddess whose attributes are strength and wisdom. She is associated with childbirth and the family which is the origination and focus of her protective warrior function.
She is more than just a "Love Goddess" Her role is to reconcile birth love life and death, time and fate through sensual and sexual mysticism.
Great Queen of the Underworld Wise woman and Crone aspect of the Triple Goddess.
A Greek proverb says "Start with Hestia". She is Goddess of the Sacred Hearth, the place of warmth and nurture.
GODDESS BLESSING A little incantation to bring the ritual to a close.
To learn more about any of the Goddesses see Barbara Walkers comprehensive book
" The Womens Encyclopaedia of Myths & Secrets"
