96. Simple Goddess Series: Winter Queens

This week on the show we’re talking about just some of the many queens and women of winter to help us transition into the season! Winter goddesses have been categorized in their respective mythologies as sometimes frightening or wrathful, but the roles they play are crucial to the cycle of life and death. Let’s learn about the strength and tenacity of these mythical figures together! RESOURCES: “Beira, Queen of Winter,” from Ancient Origins; A Cycle of Life and Death: Slavic Goddesses Morana and Vesna from Ancient Origins; The Legend of Frau Holle from Learning Religions; The Encyclopedia of Spirits by Judika Illes