Since the dawn of time, many thousands of Goddesses have been worshipped; the very first beginnings are in the prehistoric times when women’s ability to give birth to new life was perceived as proof of their magical powers. The Goddess was recognised as Mother Earth – the ruler of birth. life and death.
The decline of the Goddess came when humans began to move towards agricultural societies, and the mystery of birth was finally understood. Nevertheless, the symbols of fertility and cosmic creation were passed on and they were associated with the egg, the seed, the web-spinning spider, the water, the fertile earth. The moon is one of the most important universal symbols, as the waxing and waning of the moon is equated with the passage of birth, life, death and rebirth.
The Goddess passed through all aspects – virgin, mother and crone – to be re-instated today by the rise of feminine movement, which rejects the subordinate role attributed to women. Goddess worship is practised today in Neo-paganism and Wicca, the most profound archetypes being Diana, Selene and Hecate, all aspects of the moon.
The beautiful sterling silver jewellery offered below depicts various aspects of the Goddess. It is hallmarked 925 and it is presented in attractive gift boxes.