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#mythologymonday

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1. Neu-Kelte 🌻💙💛🌻

#MythologyMonday: Why were all the mirrors in Emain Macha once covered?
`In Lough Rudraige the king of #Ulster, #Fergus mac Léti, encountered a water monster called a #Muirdris, which frightened him so much that his head turned around to face his back. He survived, but his #druids faced the difficult question of whether this change made him a blemished king and therefore unfit to reign. Through some loophole of interpretation, they determined that having one’s head on backward was not a blemish, but to keep Fergus from knowing what had happened, they covered all the mirrors in Emain Macha, the great royal residence of Ulster. And so Fergus lived happily enough for seven years, until a woman he had mistreated revealed the truth. Fergus returned to Loch Rudraige and killed the muirdris, but fell dead of exhaustion afterward, his head still facing backward.`
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of #Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore`

STEPHEN REID, 7 Fergus goes down into the lake, public domain
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Jussi

In Chinese mythology, Nieh-ching-t'ai (simplified Chinese: 孽镜台; traditional Chinese: 孽鏡臺; pinyin: niè jìngtái; lit. 'evil mirror platform') is a mirror in Diyu, the Chinese underworld. It is also known as the Mirror of the Wicked,[a] the Mirror of Retribution, and the Mirror of Past Existences.

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This artwork portrays a haunting and mythological scene inspired by Chinese folklore, particularly the concept of the Mirror of Retribution (also called Nie Jing, 孽镜). It is set in what appears to be the Court of the First Yama King, a realm in the afterlife where souls are judged for their earthly deeds. Visual Elements: The Mirror stands prominently on a richly carved pedestal, elevated about eleven feet as described in mythology. Its ornate circular frame is gilded with intricate designs, symbolizing ancient craftsmanship and divine authority. A Tormented Soul is reflected in the mirror—mouth agape, eyes wide with horror—seemingly trapped within or exposed by the mirror. This aligns with its mythical function: to reveal the sins of the dead. Flames and Writhing Souls rise around the base of the stand, representing the suffering of those condemned to the lower realms. The skeletal figures, some reaching toward the mirror, are drawn in agony, reinforcing the karmic theme of retribution. A Deity or Demoness, possibly one of the underworld judges or attendants, stands to the right. She has long black hair, horns, and a solemn, impassive gaze. Her posture and attire suggest dignity and a role in overseeing judgment. Atmosphere: The muted tones and use of shadow give the painting a dark, spiritual mood. The full moon and ancient stone columns in the background add to the solemnity, emphasizing that this is not a mortal realm but one of metaphysical justice.
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Jussi

Yata no Kagami (八咫鏡) is a sacred bronze mirror that is part of the Imperial Regalia of Japan.

The Yata no Kagami represents "wisdom" or "honesty," depending on the source. Its name literally means "The Eight Ata Mirror," a reference to its size.Mirrors in ancient Japan represented truth because they merely reflected what was shown,

Artist's impression of Yata no Kagami
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The Godyssey Podcast

Toli are mirrors used in Mongolian and Siberian shamanic ritual, used to ensnare or banish evil spirits, purifying liquids (including vodka), and store blessings from natural sources. The number of mirrors a shaman has reflects their power and accomplishment. #MythologyMonday

A shaman on the shores of Lake Baikal wearing a toli and durmming on a drum in a photo from 2009.
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1. Neu-Kelte 🌻💙💛🌻

#MythologyMonday: „All the coastal #Celtic lands had their own versions of the mermaid. In Cornwall the mermaid cloaks an ancient sea-goddess, pictured holding a mirror, possibly influenced by classical interpretations of the seaborne Aphrodite, Greek goddess of lust and love. The Mermaid of Zennor is Cornwall’s most famous manifestation; in a small coastal village in Penwith, a girl emerged from the ocean to lure the best singer from the church’s choir, Matthew Trenwalla, down to the depths to share her home and her love. Her image can still be seen in the town’s church.“
Source: P. Monaghan `Encyclopedia of Celtic #Mythology and #Folklore`

The Mermaid of Zennor, Sarah Smith, cropped by 1. Neu-Kelte, geograph.org.uk - 1807849, CC BY-SA 2.0
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The Godyssey Podcast

Obsidian Tezcatlipoca, called the Smoky Mirror and Lord of the Night Winds, tricked the final Toltec ruler, Huemac into getting drunk and and became his sister, sleeping with him. This act broke Huemac's vow of celibacy and forced him to resign as ruler. #MythologyMonday

Tezcatlipoca, shown here as a toothy dour fellow with white fingertips marching towards a snake in fanciful regalia of jade, red circlets and gold and white, with vague eagle motifs on his head. Unknown artist
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