| ~According to Wikipedia "The ancient fertility goddesses are the female deities to watch over and promote fertility, pregnancy, and birth in many polytheistic cultures. ~In some cases these deities were directly associated with sex, and in others they simply embodied related attributes. Some examples include Aphrodite in ancient Greece, Hathor in ancient Egypt, the Teutonic goddess Freyja, and Brigit in Ireland. Fertility gods are also present in many other cultures. ~Some archeological finds that have been proposed to be images of or associated with ancient fertility goddesses are Venus figurines such as the Venus of Willendorf" ~ Ancient Fertility Rites have included the honoring of fertility gods and goddesses in many ways and ceremonies. ~Fertility Goddess statues and carvings were often placed near the couples bed or on the family altar with suitable offerings that would ask the fertility goddess to work in their favour ~ It is amazing to see how many common archetypal forces are present in the fertility images of many different cultures all over the world and indeed the ancient religions and spiritualities ~ It is interesting to look at the many ways on how to invoke a fertility goddess, how to create a ceremony that is right for your particular situations ~ There are many fertility symbols that can be added to your ritual as well as accompanying fertility herbs for smudgning and burning incense to enhance the athmosphere of conception ~ Here I will look at the different ancient fertility goddess that have been known throughout the cultures and then investigates practical ways on how to incorparate their specific task for a modern approach to goddess appreciation Pagan Goddesses of Love and Fertility ancient fertility goddess list Pagan Pagan Fertility Goddess Andarta ~gaelic pagan fertility goddess ~also known as a warrior and goddess of fertility in celtic france Anu ~an irish pagan goddess of fertility ~ she is also known as Ana, Anann, Don, and Danu. ~ ana is revered as the mother of the gods. ~ her sacred place are the two rounded hilltops near Killarny are called 'The breasts of Anu''. Arianrhod ~ Arianrhod is a welsch pagan fertility goddess ~her name means One face of the Mother Goddess. ~Arianrhod if associated with fertility, reincarnation, and beauty Brigit ~ Brigit is an irish ancient fertility goddess ~ Brigit isthe goddess of home, hearth ~ she is associated with all feminine aspects, healing, and fertility ~ She was often seen as an alternate for her mother Dana. (different aspects of the Triple Goddess ) Boand ~ irish pagan goddes of fertility ~this ancient fertility goddess is also known as Boann. ~ she is associated as the Goddess of rivers and fertility. ~ she is known as the Wife of the water God Elcman. ~. The river Boyne is named after her. Damona ~ Gaulish Goddess of fertility ~ she is associated with healing and fertility ~ her name means "divine cow" CERNUNNOS ~ pagan god of virility ~ Cernunnos symbols are the torc which is a kind of neck-ring, a ram-headed serpent and a stag. ~ can be called upon in case of male infertility issues Eoch ~celtic pagan fertility god ~associated with sacred wells and all kinds of water ~ this pagan fertility god is called "the Daghda", a fertility God. ~his symbols horse ,fire, and knowledge. Eostre ~pagan fertility goddess associate with the festical of spring eostre Macha ~Macha is an irish ancient fertility goddess ~this Fertility goddess is know to have especially assisted with issues of male virility and male infertility Sheila-na-gig ~ sheila-na-gig is an irish /bretan pagangoddess of fertility ~she is a goddess of fertility in mythology. ~ she is depicted as an a troll-like creature. ~ her fertility symbol isthe display of her genitals ( enlarged vagina) in an attempt to allay the power of death. Sirona ~pagan fertility goddess . ~her consort is Govannon Tellus Mater ~Tellus Mater is a celtic Goddess of fertility and marriage ~ this fertility goddess is useful for couples with infertility issues to work with Celtic Fertility Goddess List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I hope you enjoyed Pagan Fertility Goddess, My List of Favourite Ancient Fertility Goddess with Pagan Origin, Check out the Fertility Blessings, Learn how to Invoke the Goddess of Fertility to Help with Conception in Infertility Issues Other Goddesses of Love and Fertility Other Gods of Fertility return from ancient pagan fertility goddess to home This site should not substitute personal professional, legal or medical advice. The accuracy and personal applicability of this information is not guaranteed. ~ I hope Fertility Moon will become a place where womanhood can be celebrated, fertility explored by honoring ancient traditions whilst celebrating a modern approach to Being a Woman - beautiful just as you are ~ Going full circle in Celebrating Womanhood From Conception to Birth - to Puberty to Menstruation to Child Birth to Crone Wisdom |