Sublime

Deities from ancient pantheons who often represent the Maiden include the Greek goddesses Artemis and Persephone, the Nordic goddess Freya, and the Celtic goddess Rhiannon.

The Greek poet Hesiod names the three sisters as Alecto — “unceasing in anger,” the punisher of moral crimes; Megaera — “jealous one,” the punisher of infidelity, oath-breaking, and theft; and Tisiphone — “avenger of murder.”

O Goddess Brighid, Keeper of the Sacred Flame, Guardian of the Holy Well. Mother of Song and of Poetry, of the Wise and the Gifted, I ask for your blessings on this my ceremony. I ask for your blessings on this seeker of the ways of magic and of Druidcraft. May I be blessed by the power of the earth beneath me, the sea around me, and the sky above

O Goddess of the Moon, Goddess of the night sky, of brilliance and of darkness, please bless this seeker of the ways!

the Goddess steps into her role as the Maiden.

Hekate Lampadephorus (portadora das tochas)