Honey Bee Goddess

With a Bee Skep head surrounded by buzzing bees, the Goddess of the Melissae holds a pot of honey and a dripping honey stick — an offering of Her prophetic powers. Her belly is adorned with the sacred hexagons of the Bee Hive.

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The Honey Bee in Greek Mythology

The PodcastThe Melissae: Oracular Bee Nymphs

In this episode of A Temple Wild, we turn our attention to the Melissae, the oracular Bee Nymphs of ancient Greece. The Melissae are considered divine messengers, conduits for prophecy, speakers of divine truths, and a source for inspired thought and song. Today, I share with you some of the ancient Greek folklore associated with the Bee, as well as some of my favorite ceremonies and techniques for connecting with Bee.

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