Medusa has been a African Goddess for countless ages. It is so refreshing to see a Pagan give truth and honor to her and her African roots. Beautiful painting as well! Blessings!
Incredible insight. I’ve been searching around about Medusa after the synchronicities with her have been off the charts for me. Your video has really provided me with some of the answers I was seeking, thank you!!!❤️🔥
I feel that 👑 Medusa was definitely from Sirius B in the sirius system, if not, then I would’ve guessed a beautiful primordial naga being - the Partheno descendants of the 🐍 snakes! Blessings! ✨
The disembodiment of Medusa's head and fracturing of the two aspects of self, Medusa and Athena, could also symbolize the fracturing of the intellect from the physical and emotional...the entering perspective valuing the intellect (often translated as masculine) as supreme to the physical, emotional, intuitive (often translated as feminine)...again attempts of the masculine to diminish and/or control the feminine.
I dreamt about my hair being like Medusa’s last night … and I found your video …. Thank you 🙏 what a beautiful energy she is … I know of her and was fascinated by her as a child watching movies about greek mythology… like u said so many goddesses have been stripped of their power … thank you for bringing light to who she really is ❤️🐍
This made me think of Finnish goddess of the earth Akka who has snakes as her symbol and during Matopäivä (Finnish version of Ostara) all the snakes woke up together with the goddess earth. Snake is a powerful symbol that can be found from many cultures. Another African goddess who comes into my mind is Mami Wata. I always felt sorry for Medusa in the Greek myth. She also had two sister who abandoned her (another triple aspect).
Awesome stuff 😊👌 could u please do videos on Hecate, hella, Lilith, and Freya when u get time please. Loving these darker goddess series 🤗😍👌❤️ And love you, obvs 😄 Haha xx
Thank you for giving us this information sister. Thanks to my pagan faith, I've learned to have balance within and have a clear understanding of duality of the masculine and feminine. Gender superiority from both sides has brought us nothing but greed and hate also...war. If we don't try to love and bring peace and respect to one another, we will end up like the two families from Romeo and Juliet. I bet the God and Goddess are crying in shame knowing that we are selfish children. Thanks to this information, I love and respect Medusa even more now. Thank you Laura and blessed be. )O(
Thank You so much for speaking abut the beautiful African Goddess she is very powerful and I understand your artistic interpretation … amazing. And interesting how women's power is so frightening. One of your best talks Thank You.
Not only are you a stunning human being, but an amazing provider of information! I have been practicing for 7 years, and you still inspire me with every video. I find myself relating and connecting with a lot of topics you discuss, good to know there are like minded people out there! You inspire me so much, artistically and spiritually. You seem so powerful and intense, you're a model for all that's good, at least in my opinion. You are so fantastic and intelligent; keep up the good videos and providing spectacular content!
Love this video ❤️ I read Martin Barnel's "Black Athena" book, and his later works. His hypothesis for Medusa coming from Africa is an interesting one. However, I tend to see her as a Greek/European Goddess in my path, However Africa did also have a lot of snake Goddesses, who lived in water which links to Europe myths of multi-headed serpents living in water. So I guess they are linked, however who cares about the "accurate" history because stories are ever changing and if you connect with her then that's beautiful ❤️ doesn't matter how you Invision her, like any other goddess, if it works for you then rock it xx
I came to the same conclusion about her turning men to "stone" ...that it meant an erection. But after she was "cursed" by Athena she turned men into actual stone,? or they were frozen with terror? (turned to stone again?) transforming her power from sexual arousal to fear. I thought perhaps Athena did this to give her a waepon to protect herself with. Afterall, Athena is wisdom and war. And, Medusa had sisters...What is your impression of her two sisters?
Im from north africa and a lot of our old berber goddesses and gods (looong before islam) were taken also by the romans and renamed including zues and medusa. Medusa is berber of modern day libya region thank u 🙏
Medusa was worshipped for millenia before Athena showed up. That rape story wasn't even a thing until almost 400 AD - after the Helenization/Christiaization of that part of the world. Medusa (Aka Medea) is Athena's mother. Athena's first temple in the ancient world is topped with Medusa and her other children. That nonsense about Zeus birthing Athena from his head is stolen from her.
Great video :) Poseidon is one of my patron Gods, I don't like what he did. So anyway, Athena can't curse Poseidon because he's a God but he's immortal, so she would have to curse Medusa because she had to remain a virgin and she broke that "vow" of her Goddess. That's what I think though. Can't wait to see that Aphrodite video :)
Dylan Wilson Cool thanks for the info! I found older sources since saying that Medusa and Poseidon were lovers and as Athena and Poseidon weren't friends this is why she cursed Medusa... so that casts our SeaGod friend in a better light :)
Amazing video with amazing insights! And, gorgeous painting! I was wondering about something that was triggered by what you said about Athena being a part of Medusa. *this next part could be a trigger warning for anyone who has been through any kind of SA, so read with caution* My question is this: Could Athena be the shadow aspect of Medusa in this instance? The aspect of the self who, after having been SA’d, turns the self into an unlovable, unlikable, undesirable “monster”, as so many of us tend to do after SA? It’s a heavy topic and thought process, but it came to me as I watched your video and I felt drawn to share it with others. Any thoughts? Much love to you all, and I’m sorry if this was triggering to anyone.
beautiful. exquisite work in both the intuitive/research, and the painting. I know there is always more to a story than the "conversation", and "book". and the people of the ancient world weren't "pure" white skin. my father was Italian and "gypsy". ( egyptian) my mother was african- american. I promise you, my skin is not "pure" white. nor is my mind set white privilege. my ancestral history goes back to the oldest religion on the planet. thank you for this. love. maria. white witch. my father's daughter.
Little thing, there was never a "Maiden Mother Crone" in ancient paganism. There were no "crone" goddesses. All Goddesses are eternally young and beautiful, unless in disguise. It's an invention from just a couple of decades ago. A cool one, but contrived. Also thanks for not holding Gods accountable for the hangups of cynical writers! Ovid was an impious jerk.
I ain't a snake I am owl I have plenty reason to believe I am owl spirit animal I don't care men's make me a snake because I am powerful full and strong
This was a really fascinating video. I always really enjoy your content, always such a high quality :) Just a tip for next time, not at all meant in a negative way - you tend to smack your lips quite a lot while presenting which makes a sucking noise, which is not the best for anyone listening with headphones! Just a heads up! But gorgeous as always, one of the best pagan channels out there!
'not meant in a negative way' - Surely the intelligent thing to do would be to pull your headphones out and listen without them rather than ask someone to change something about themselves that they do naturally. Hahahaha! Laura you lip smack away & don't attempt to change a natural mannerism for anyone.
Atlantis Fae I actually listened without headphones and it was still an issue, so I imagined it would be worse for someone who was using them! Of course it's up to Laura whether she takes my feedback on board but it's only meant constructively (not as hate) and most UA-camrs are looking for ways to grow their channel and improve their format and content, so I imagined it might be useful to hear. Anyway I'm sure Laura can speak for herself and doesn't need viewers, myself and yourself included, to do it for her! As I mentioned I'm a big fan of hers and the feedback was only meant constructively.
Lip smacking is a way of sucking the saliva back from the front of the mouth and that's what I found hilarious about your 'feedback' - asking her to alter her saliva glands!! That's not feedback or constructive criticism. Asking someone to not smack their lips together isn't going to grow or hinder their channel. It's a personal pet peeve of yours clearly.
Atlantis Fae I apologise for not being clued up on the intricacies of lip-smacking then... As I said, Laura is perfectly capable of defending herself, I left a polite and constructive bit of feedback, and it's up to her not you how she chooses to receive it! I'm not sure why you're so determined to paint me as a hater when I'm clearly not, nor why this has bugged you so much in the first place. Anyway brightest blessings to you, provided we can put this strange dispute to bed x
As you said "I'm sure Laura can speak for herself and doesn't need viewers, myself and yourself included, to do it for her!" - I'm sure she doesn't need you to give her advice on growing her UA-cam channel! I don't think you are a hater, I'm engaing with you on your bizarre, controlling comment dressed up as 'constructive criticism'.
I like to think that its possible that maybe Poseidon did not rape her. But transformed her into her own serpent goddess. Since in the story she was only a human priestess who worked for the goddess Athena.
Please research . She was indeed an African goddess whose story and image was Usurped by the Europeans seeking to dilute and taint everything . Does that sound far fetched to you?
Medusa has been a African Goddess for countless ages. It is so refreshing to see a Pagan give truth and honor to her and her African roots. Beautiful painting as well! Blessings!
Coming back to this 6 years on. Thank you babe x
I so enjoyed this video. I truly had no idea Medusa was a triple Goddess or A Goddess of Africa. Thank you for enlightening me. She is fascinating
As soon as you picked up the snakeskin the cat appeared. Snakes & cats have a long history together, both are my spirit animals.
BREATHTAKINGGGGGGGGG PAINTING!!! I WISH I COULD HAVE THAT ON MY WALL!
The painting of Medusa is stunning....Thank you for this information.BLESSED BE.
Incredible insight. I’ve been searching around about Medusa after the synchronicities with her have been off the charts for me. Your video has really provided me with some of the answers I was seeking, thank you!!!❤️🔥
I feel that 👑 Medusa was definitely from Sirius B in the sirius system, if not, then I would’ve guessed a beautiful primordial naga being - the Partheno descendants of the 🐍 snakes! Blessings! ✨
The disembodiment of Medusa's head and fracturing of the two aspects of self, Medusa and Athena, could also symbolize the fracturing of the intellect from the physical and emotional...the entering perspective valuing the intellect (often translated as masculine) as supreme to the physical, emotional, intuitive (often translated as feminine)...again attempts of the masculine to diminish and/or control the feminine.
I dreamt about my hair being like Medusa’s last night … and I found your video …. Thank you 🙏 what a beautiful energy she is … I know of her and was fascinated by her as a child watching movies about greek mythology… like u said so many goddesses have been stripped of their power … thank you for bringing light to who she really is ❤️🐍
This was a very beautiful video and so was the painting. Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this video.
Thank you for sharing this knowledge of Medusa. Your insight and research always leaves me with more to think about. I really enjoy your channel.
This made me think of Finnish goddess of the earth Akka who has snakes as her symbol and during Matopäivä (Finnish version of Ostara) all the snakes woke up together with the goddess earth. Snake is a powerful symbol that can be found from many cultures. Another African goddess who comes into my mind is Mami Wata. I always felt sorry for Medusa in the Greek myth. She also had two sister who abandoned her (another triple aspect).
Awesome stuff 😊👌 could u please do videos on Hecate, hella, Lilith, and Freya when u get time please. Loving these darker goddess series 🤗😍👌❤️ And love you, obvs 😄 Haha xx
Thank you for giving us this information sister. Thanks to my pagan faith, I've learned
to have balance within and have a clear understanding of duality of the masculine and
feminine. Gender superiority from both sides has brought us nothing but greed and
hate also...war. If we don't try to love and bring peace and respect to one another, we will
end up like the two families from Romeo and Juliet. I bet the God and Goddess
are crying in shame knowing that we are selfish children.
Thanks to this information, I love and respect Medusa even more now.
Thank you Laura and blessed be. )O(
Thank You so much for speaking abut the beautiful African Goddess she is very powerful and I understand your artistic interpretation … amazing. And interesting how women's power is so frightening. One of your best talks Thank You.
Not only are you a stunning human being, but an amazing provider of information! I have been practicing for 7 years, and you still inspire me with every video. I find myself relating and connecting with a lot of topics you discuss, good to know there are like minded people out there! You inspire me so much, artistically and spiritually. You seem so powerful and intense, you're a model for all that's good, at least in my opinion. You are so fantastic and intelligent; keep up the good videos and providing spectacular content!
GRATITUDE for speaking truth 🙏🏾
Thank you for this! Medusa has been on my mind for the last year and especially the last few weeks. You've presented her in a beautiful way!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Well I glad you showed her in her TRUE identity. Nice artwork and thank you for Sharing
Love this video ❤️
I read Martin Barnel's "Black Athena" book, and his later works. His hypothesis for Medusa coming from Africa is an interesting one. However, I tend to see her as a Greek/European Goddess in my path, However Africa did also have a lot of snake Goddesses, who lived in water which links to Europe myths of multi-headed serpents living in water. So I guess they are linked, however who cares about the "accurate" history because stories are ever changing and if you connect with her then that's beautiful ❤️ doesn't matter how you Invision her, like any other goddess, if it works for you then rock it xx
Lol 🙄
Wonder if Mudusa cares, I would and would not be so happy with knowing disrespect! Not knowing is one thing but proof is coming!
Yes!!! A video on triple goddesses, please!!!
i love this so much... thank you for sharing her history :)
I came to the same conclusion about her turning men to "stone" ...that it meant an erection. But after she was "cursed" by Athena she turned men into actual stone,? or they were frozen with terror? (turned to stone again?) transforming her power from sexual arousal to fear. I thought perhaps Athena did this to give her a waepon to protect herself with. Afterall, Athena is wisdom and war.
And, Medusa had sisters...What is your impression of her two sisters?
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Im from north africa and a lot of our old berber goddesses and gods (looong before islam) were taken also by the romans and renamed including zues and medusa. Medusa is berber of modern day libya region thank u 🙏
I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing .
You are stunning Laura ♥️
I'm really glad you have helped me with your way of teaching me about madussa or totems. I'm so glad 2 have met ü! Thanks 🤗👻☻
I would LOVE that painting !
really enjoyed the video, you mentioned winged serpents, do you consider these to be dragons?
Lady of the Red Flame yes of course. The Dragon Queens
Thank you,..you have a beautiful talent.
sorry also meant to mention that Medusa is supposed to have given birth to Pegasus
Lady of the Red Flame yep she sure did..
In a way I do not see it at Athena curse medusa... I see more of a blessing so that she can protect from being raped ever again
That's the way I see it too.
That’s how I’ve always looked at it it just made more sense because of how logical Athena was
Medusa was worshipped for millenia before Athena showed up. That rape story wasn't even a thing until almost 400 AD - after the Helenization/Christiaization of that part of the world. Medusa (Aka Medea) is Athena's mother. Athena's first temple in the ancient world is topped with Medusa and her other children. That nonsense about Zeus birthing Athena from his head is stolen from her.
Wonderful thank you sweet goddess💕
I would do appreciate you doing Lilith! Your truth is beautiful! 💛Asè
Great video :) Poseidon is one of my patron Gods, I don't like what he did. So anyway, Athena can't curse Poseidon because he's a God but he's immortal, so she would have to curse Medusa because she had to remain a virgin and she broke that "vow" of her Goddess. That's what I think though. Can't wait to see that Aphrodite video :)
Dylan Wilson Cool thanks for the info! I found older sources since saying that Medusa and Poseidon were lovers and as Athena and Poseidon weren't friends this is why she cursed Medusa... so that casts our SeaGod friend in a better light :)
Your welcome :) It's sad that it happened.
Beautiful painting
thank you💖
is it me or does that look like yemoja♡
i think it is a mami wata painting
I would love to own a painting like that I went to the Etsy shop but it’s not up anymore….
I want to have the spirit of mendusa ❤❤
Amazing video with amazing insights! And, gorgeous painting!
I was wondering about something that was triggered by what you said about Athena being a part of Medusa.
*this next part could be a trigger warning for anyone who has been through any kind of SA, so read with caution*
My question is this:
Could Athena be the shadow aspect of Medusa in this instance? The aspect of the self who, after having been SA’d, turns the self into an unlovable, unlikable, undesirable “monster”, as so many of us tend to do after SA?
It’s a heavy topic and thought process, but it came to me as I watched your video and I felt drawn to share it with others. Any thoughts?
Much love to you all, and I’m sorry if this was triggering to anyone.
Very Nice...
beautiful. exquisite work in both the intuitive/research, and the painting. I know there is always more to a story than the "conversation", and "book". and the people of the ancient world weren't "pure" white skin. my father was Italian and "gypsy". ( egyptian) my mother was african- american. I promise you, my skin is not "pure" white. nor is my mind set white privilege. my ancestral history goes back to the oldest religion on the planet. thank you for this. love. maria. white witch. my father's daughter.
Beautiful video, you are so lovely and engaging.
Is the painting still available?
Little thing, there was never a "Maiden Mother Crone" in ancient paganism.
There were no "crone" goddesses. All Goddesses are eternally young and beautiful, unless in disguise.
It's an invention from just a couple of decades ago. A cool one, but contrived.
Also thanks for not holding Gods accountable for the hangups of cynical writers! Ovid was an impious jerk.
*^^Thanks For Sharing^^*
My symbol and Totten animal is owl not a snake
I ain't a snake I am owl I have plenty reason to believe I am owl spirit animal I don't care men's make me a snake because I am powerful full and strong
This was a really fascinating video. I always really enjoy your content, always such a high quality :)
Just a tip for next time, not at all meant in a negative way - you tend to smack your lips quite a lot while presenting which makes a sucking noise, which is not the best for anyone listening with headphones! Just a heads up!
But gorgeous as always, one of the best pagan channels out there!
'not meant in a negative way' - Surely the intelligent thing to do would be to pull your headphones out and listen without them rather than ask someone to change something about themselves that they do naturally. Hahahaha! Laura you lip smack away & don't attempt to change a natural mannerism for anyone.
Atlantis Fae I actually listened without headphones and it was still an issue, so I imagined it would be worse for someone who was using them! Of course it's up to Laura whether she takes my feedback on board but it's only meant constructively (not as hate) and most UA-camrs are looking for ways to grow their channel and improve their format and content, so I imagined it might be useful to hear. Anyway I'm sure Laura can speak for herself and doesn't need viewers, myself and yourself included, to do it for her! As I mentioned I'm a big fan of hers and the feedback was only meant constructively.
Lip smacking is a way of sucking the saliva back from the front of the mouth and that's what I found hilarious about your 'feedback' - asking her to alter her saliva glands!! That's not feedback or constructive criticism. Asking someone to not smack their lips together isn't going to grow or hinder their channel. It's a personal pet peeve of yours clearly.
Atlantis Fae I apologise for not being clued up on the intricacies of lip-smacking then... As I said, Laura is perfectly capable of defending herself, I left a polite and constructive bit of feedback, and it's up to her not you how she chooses to receive it! I'm not sure why you're so determined to paint me as a hater when I'm clearly not, nor why this has bugged you so much in the first place. Anyway brightest blessings to you, provided we can put this strange dispute to bed x
As you said "I'm sure Laura can speak for herself and doesn't need viewers, myself and yourself included, to do it for her!" - I'm sure she doesn't need you to give her advice on growing her UA-cam channel!
I don't think you are a hater, I'm engaing with you on your bizarre, controlling comment dressed up as 'constructive criticism'.
To tell u the truth I am 100%owl not a snake
My mask is powerfull and strong that is not good for me I don't have any thing in my eyes
I like to think that its possible that maybe Poseidon did not rape her. But transformed her into her own serpent goddess. Since in the story she was only a human priestess who worked for the goddess Athena.
the first written account of medusa is ancient Greek not African.
Medusa was an an ancient Greek monster with snakes not an African goddess queen with dreadlocks.
Medusa was a Greek monster not a goddess ..
Medusa was a greek monster not a black african goddess.
Please research . She was indeed an African goddess whose story and image was Usurped by the Europeans seeking to dilute and taint everything . Does that sound far fetched to you?
medusa was white not black n