Were there really nine muses in ancient Greece? Where were they worshipped? And what do their stories tell us about artistic inspiration and the Greek landscape? In this episode, meet the Muses of ancient Greece and learn more about their special relationship with music, winged messengers, springs, and the Greek gods of prophecy and sleep.

I recorded this last October, when the Bees were pollinating the Ivy and the Pomegranates were ripe on the tree.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the Nymphs, the nature spirits that dwell in and protect the waters, plants, and mountains of Greece. And while it may seem that the nymphs take a backseat to the Olympian gods by playing minor roles in the famous stories, I believe they are in fact the most important beings of ancient Greek myth and plant lore, especially for those of us seeking a deeper connection with the Mediterranean landscape.

In this podcast episode, 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.

In this episode we discuss the myth of Daphne and Apollo. Daphne, whose name actually means Bay Laurel in Greek (Δάφνη), was a nymph of ancient Greece who, while running from Apollo’s advances, was transformed into a sacred tree of prophecy and ritual cleansing.

The Melissae (singular: Melissa) are oracular Bee nymphs that nurture, protect, and embody the essence of Honeybees. As messengers of divine revelation, prophecy, and song, they are powerful allies for oracles, poets, philosophers, writers, singers, or anyone who uses words to express truth or share ideas. Read my free guide below to discover how you can deepen your communion with the Melissae and invite them into your daily practices and ceremonies.

Nesting. Collecting. Organizing. Story. Record keeping. Documentation.

A Time for Nesting, Organizing and Celebrating the Curator.