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poison symbolism
Poison in symbolism represents transformation through toxic or dangerous means—a substance that kills or corrupts, but also catalyzes change, wisdom, or illumination through its very danger.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche traces poison as an ambiguous force in mythology, particularly through the Celtic tradition of Ceridwen's three drops of Awen, where accidental ingestion of a poisonous brew grants visionary inspiration. Poison becomes a metaphor for how spiritual awakening and creative genius often emerge from chaos, contamination, or unintended consequences rather than controlled, pure sources.
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Egyptian mythologyEgyptian mythology encompasses the gods, goddesses, cosmology, and sacred symbols of ancient Egypt, including deities like Ra and Horus and iconic imagery such as the Eye of Ra. In the Psycheverse: Psyche examines Egyptian mythological symbols and their esoteric significance, treating them as living spiritual concepts rather than historical artifacts—particularly exploring protective and transformative power through symbols like the Eye of Ra and their application to modern spiritual practice.Welsh mythologyWelsh mythology encompasses the gods, heroes, and sacred narratives of pre-Christian and medieval Wales, preserved in texts like the Mabinogion and in living Celtic spiritual tradition.CeridwenCeridwen is a figure from Welsh mythology—a goddess or enchantress associated with poetry, inspiration, and transformation, most famous for her cauldron of wisdom and her shapeshifting pursuit of Gwion Bach (who becomes Taliesin).Celtic mythologyCeltic mythology encompasses the religious beliefs, deities, and narrative traditions of ancient Celtic peoples, particularly those of Ireland, Wales, and Britain. These myths feature gods, magical beings, and transformative stories that bridge the material and spiritual worlds.
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