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The mortal woman Deaneira was the daughter of Dionysos, and also the last wife of Herakles while he was living on Earth.
Some accounts - like wikipedia - list her as the daughter of Oineus (‘Wine’) , a mortal king with clear linkage to Dionysos. But other accounts list her as the daughter of Dionysos himself:
http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Mythology/Dianeira.html
http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/DionysosFamily.html
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/herculesarticles/p/030708Hercules.htm
Because it was Deianeira who inadvertantly brought about the death - and thus the apotheosis - of Herakles, there is a connection between his divinity and the divinity of Dionysos. Dionysos was the god of the mystery cults, who promised transformation of the soul and eternal life.
This story may allude to Heracles being divinized due to the transformative power of Dionysos. Given that Dionysos was known to deal out death to males by using his female devotees as agents of destruction, the story of Herakles and Deianeira may hint at a deeper meaning of Herakles being initiated into the mysteries of Dionysos and divinized in that way.
Once he was received as a god in Olympos, Herakels was given a new wife - the goddess Hebe, who had been the cup-bearer to the Gods. (Before Ganymede, I think.) Given the association between the wine cup and Dionysos, that may be yet another symbolic link between the two deities. The Gods drank nectar and ate ambrosia; but wine - as a fluid that was divinity incarnate - was in some ways the earthly symbol of the nectar of the Gods.
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Well this could get interesting…
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I like this one. Best answer wins a prize.
Do itttt
Or any number of things. I’ve been using more than five for others, so I think I will play along!
Please summon me!
Interesting, why not, I’m game to be summoned, although I suspect the most powerful clues may be in the HandBuilt blog rather than here.
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A little candy guide for @natecrowder to enjoy.
A Guide to Mexican Candy: Candied Fruit and Other Confections
A very simple guide to the many wonderful flavors of Mexican Candy! You will be surprised to see which flavors are popular.
(Descriptions From Left to Right)
- Prickly Pear Candy – Tunas (green)
Tunas are the pretty pink bulbs that grow out of the cactus plant and are also known as prickly pear.
- Quince Jam – Membrillo (brown)
This delicious quince jam is also known as membrillo and pairs extremely well with manchego cheese or any cheese for that matter. Cut a slice off and add it to your next grilled cheese and you will swear you’ve been to Nirvana.
- Candied Chilacayote (white)
Chilacayote is part of the squash family known for it’s white flesh and black seeds and taste even better candied.
- Sweet Potato – Camote (orange)
If you are a fan of sweet potato, then this is a must try. This candied fruit is better known as “camote” throughout Mexico.
- Obleas (with logo)
Obleas are one of my favorites. Two paper thin wafers sandwich cajeta which is goat’s milk caramel. Yes, yes, yes!!!!
- Cocada – Milk Coconut Candy (white)
Hands down the most popular of all the Mexican candy….. a simple coconut bar holds the key to many hearts.
- Dulce De Manzana – Apple (orange)
Cut in half, and candied as is. Crunch through for a delicious treat you’ll never want to be without.
- Limones Rellenos De Coco – Coconut Stuffed Limes (green)
This is one of the most genius creations this planet knows. A very thin key lime peel is candied and then stuffed with sweet candied coconut. The combination is exotic and sublime (no pun intended). It’s said to have been one of Frida Kahlo’s favorites, and I know exactly why.
**For the rest of the list of Mexican candy pictures/descriptions click here
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Dionysus’ kiste
A kiste or cista was a kind of chest or basket. They are called cistae mysticae when employed in the mysteries to hold certain sacred items (it is a Christian author, Clement Alexandrinus, who preserves the most information on this); since mysteries and initiations are rare these days, perhaps the cista should now become a part of regular Hellenist cult instead, simply a holy place to store holy things, such as religious tokens and symbols, and the instruments of sacrifice.
Objects to put in your Bacchic cista mystica include:
-Live snakes, if you like to live dangerous
-Toys (e.g. dice, ball, hoop, apples, top, looking-glass, tuft of wool)
-Phallic symbols (dildos, for example, or Priapean amulets - but really, why not any sex toys)
-Ivy leaves
The snakes and the phallic symbols don’t seem to be exclusive to Dionysiac rites. Even a Christian sect, the Ophites, employed a cista containing a snake in their Eucharist mystery, or at least Epiphanius claimed they did.
Generally, a cultic casket may also contain (some of these are clearly foodstuff for sacrifice):
-Sesame cakes, pyramidal cakes, globular and flat cakes and lumps of salt, pomegranates, branches and rods, round cakes and poppy seeds
And certain symbols of Themis:
-Marjoram, a lamp, a sword, a woman’s comb
Somewhere, but I don’t remember where, I also read that at Eleusis (where there was actually not only a cista, but in addition a basket used in the mysteries), the cista contained agricultural tools.
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A Changing Altar: Musings on Miasma and Modernity
Go to the source, read the whole thing and enjoy one fo the best modern thoughts on misama for the modern Helene. First, Sannion’s written about Miasma and taboo recently, and you should go read that. He addresses the issues some have with the moral implications of miasma (ie. unless you’re a murderer, chill) and makes mention of my favorite point : location. Actually, the two topics of…
