Vintage pagan supplications are sacred rituals practiced by ancient pagan cultures to invoke the blessings and guidance of their gods and goddesses. These supplications were often accompanied by offerings and prayers, and were performed in specific sacred spaces or during significant lunar or seasonal events. In pagan belief systems, the gods and goddesses were connected to different aspects of nature and human life. For example, the Greek goddess Aphrodite represented love and beauty, while the Norse god Odin was associated with wisdom and war. Each deity had their own special supplication that was used to honor and connect with them. The supplications often involved the recitation of prayers or chants specific to the deity being invoked.
They were brought to us by a frolicky ginger, Gaelic-accented cartoon leprechaun named Lucky. He had the obligatory top hat, buckled loafers, green suit and originally came adorned in a tartan mini-cape or shawl. You gotta love a cape wearing leprechaun! He was a thin wirey dude, with a bit of rosacea on both cheeks, perhaps ‘gin blossoms’ from drinking copious amounts of Jameson. He evolved into a chubbier little leprechaun – perhaps from indiscriminate consumption of said fake marshmallow charms. Lucky almost lost his job in 1975 to another mascot, Waldo the Wizard, but the Irish imp won that battle of the mascots. There have been seven actors behind the voice of Lucky, but the one most associated with him is actor Arthur Anderson, who voiced him from release until 1992.
Holahan, a chemical engineer who climbed all the way up to VP of R D at General Mills before retiring, related to the many students he spoke to about his invention, that he experimented with Brach s orange marshmallow circus peanuts, cutting them up into bits and sprinkling them over Cheerios. I had arrived with the intention of examining children s culture through the lens of the breakfast cereal industry, and while I satisfied this aim, I also left with a greater appreciation for the cereal box as a cultural artifact.
The supplications often involved the recitation of prayers or chants specific to the deity being invoked. These prayers were sometimes accompanied by the use of sacred objects, such as statues or symbols representing the deity, or by offerings of food, drink, or other items that were believed to be pleasing to the gods. Pagan supplications were typically performed in temples or sacred groves, which were considered holy spaces where the divine and human realms overlapped.
Some Say They’re Magically Delicious
Ok here’s the scoop on what’s in your Lucky Charms marshmallows – those pink hearts, orange stars, yellow moons, green clovers and blue diamonds. They contain, according to the box – Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Salt, Dextrose, Yellow 5 & 6, Red 40, Blue 1, Gelatin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Baking Soda, Molasses. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.
They debuted in 1964, the invention of product developer John Holahan – a name that sounds very Irish, huh? Holahan, a chemical engineer who climbed all the way up to VP of R & D at General Mills before retiring, related to the many students he spoke to about his invention, that he experimented with Brach’s orange marshmallow circus peanuts, cutting them up into bits and sprinkling them over Cheerios.
John Holahan, inventor of Lucky Charms Cereal at General Mills.
They were brought to us by a frolicky ginger, Gaelic-accented cartoon leprechaun named Lucky. He had the obligatory top hat, buckled loafers, green suit and originally came adorned in a tartan mini-cape or shawl. You gotta love a cape wearing leprechaun! He was a thin wirey dude, with a bit of rosacea on both cheeks, perhaps ‘gin blossoms’ from drinking copious amounts of Jameson. He evolved into a chubbier little leprechaun – perhaps from indiscriminate consumption of said fake marshmallow charms. Lucky almost lost his job in 1975 to another mascot, Waldo the Wizard, but the Irish imp won that battle of the mascots. There have been seven actors behind the voice of Lucky, but the one most associated with him is actor Arthur Anderson, who voiced him from release until 1992.
In 1983 purple horseshoes were added to the lineup – another symbol of ‘luck’ – which spiked sales 30%. And, they’re actually called ‘marbits’ not marshmallows. That’s encouraging, because they’re the furthest away from any real marshmallow product on the market. They make a really gross crunch when bit into, sort of like if you left a marshmallow peep out in the air until it got super-stale. And, they don’t dissolve in hot chocolate, which means there’s some super protein-gelatin bond (maybe from that ambiguous “modified corn starch” in the ingredients list) that makes them impervious to natural protein degradation by heat. Although the unnatural dehydrated crunch of the marshmallow is part of their allure, it’s also a chemical invention to prevent the Cheerios portion of the cereal from getting stale and mushy. As it turns out, real pillowey marshmallows would act as a moisture sucker and impart that moisture to the cereal. No one likes mushy Cheerios.
In roughly chronological order, marbits have been offered as clovers, hearts, stars, moons, diamonds, horseshoes, whales, balloons, Christmas ornaments, candy canes, bells, trees, rainbows, pots of gold, different moons, hats with clovers, shooting starts, hourglasses, Olympic medals, Olympic torches, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, ice skates, snowmen, stockings, mittens, Man in the Moon (blue moons with a yellow-toothed smile), wreaths, presents, crystal balls, locks, bats, ghosts, cauldrons and books. If that exhaustive lineup weren’t enough novelty for breakfast, other twists have been added to some of these designs, from swirled colors to colors that change when milk is added. If that weren’t enough to hold your interest, chocolate and berry variations of the cereal have also been marketed.
A 2008 General Mills press release revealed super powers that the marbits gave to Lucky the Leprechaun, and which marbits reflect which ability. For example, the heart gives Lucky the power to “bring things to life,” while the shooting star grants him the power of flight. The four-leafed clover gives him luck, although the release makes sure to warn that “you never know what kind of luck you’ll get.” The horseshoes allow him to “speed things up,” the blue moons grant invisibility, the rainbows allow him to instantaneously travel from place to place and the balloons provide him with the “power to make things float.” The press release also introduced a new marbit – the hourglass – which symbolized a new power for Lucky, which was control over time.
In 2013, Lucky Charms became the first cereal and food product to ever use their product to promote June Pride Month. Using the marshmallow rainbow, they initiated a social media campaign called #LuckytoBeLuckyCharms to encourage people to tell their pride story using the Twitter hashtage.
Kids of the Gen X age found them ‘magically delicious’, and were famous for picking them out of the cereal, leaving only the bland crunchy corn shapes to their other siblings. And General Mills marketeers found that the super sweet crunchy marshmallow bits weren’t enough to spike sales over other sugary cereals. So, to cement (think of the type used in teeth fillings) them as a top seller, General Mills added MORE sugar to the previously ‘healtier’ grain bits. But that was OK, because they were fortified with healthy vitamins.
There are currently no studies done of the long term affects of Gen Xer consumption of Lucky Charms marshmallow cereal bits. We are now all in our fifties and will start seeing any of these long term affects. So, let this be a PSA to get your colonoscopy!
Can you get enough of that Sugar Crisp? Does the crunch always give you away? And are Trix just for kids? Cereal slogans have become embedded in popular culture, and even satirized in television shows. Such slogans were made memorable at the time by the cereal mascots that voiced them in animated commercials. However, these slogans were also often splashed across cereal boxes. Lucky the Leprechaun has been promising that his cereal is magically delicious since 1964 (except for a brief period in the 1970s when Lucky was replaced by Marvin the Wizard), and this slogan can still be found emblazoned somewhere on the packaging. Some slogans, however, have changed over time. Toucan Sam originally spoke the name of his cereal in “code” using Pig Latin. The Ootsfray Oopslay identifier would eventually give way to “follow my nose, it always knows,” but Toucan Sam rarely gives such directions on his cereal boxes anymore. An even greater transformation in cereal slogan can be found in Apple Jacks. Few people seem to remember that in the beginning Apple Jacks was advertised as a “bully-busting” cereal. Those who consumed this cereal for breakfast would either be immune to bullies or would be fortified with the strength and ingenuity to outwit their tormentors. Early Apple Jacks cereal boxes featured comic strip cartoons that graphically illustrated the bully-busting promise. These same Apple Jacks cereal boxes also offered a recipe for bully-busting cookies.
These places were believed to be more accessible to the gods, and were therefore ideal for performing the supplications. Many ancient pagan cultures believed that by offering supplications to the gods, they could gain their favor and blessings. These blessings could come in the form of good harvests, protection from harm, or guidance in important decisions. Pagan supplications were therefore an integral part of ancient societies, and were often performed by priests or other specially designated individuals. Today, the practices of Vintage pagan supplications have largely disappeared with the rise of monotheistic religions such as Christianity and Islam. However, there has been a growing interest in reviving and reconstructing these ancient practices, as many people seek to connect with their pagan ancestors and the natural world. Modern pagans often adapt and interpret ancient supplication practices to suit their own spiritual beliefs and needs. They may perform rituals in their homes or in outdoor spaces, using a combination of traditional and contemporary methods. These rituals can be seen as a way to honor the gods and goddesses, and to seek their guidance and blessings in the modern world. Overall, Vintage pagan supplications were an important part of ancient pagan cultures, allowing individuals to connect with the divine and seek their favor. While the specific practices and beliefs may vary across different pagan traditions, the central concept of supplicating the gods remains a key aspect of pagan spirituality today..
Reviews for "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times: Applying Vintage Pagan Supplications in Your Daily Life"
1. James - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Vintage pagan supplications". The content was mundane and lacked depth. I was hoping for more meaningful and insightful supplications, but instead, it felt like a collection of generic prayers. The book also lacked clear organization, making it difficult to navigate and find specific supplications. Overall, I think there are better options out there for those seeking pagan supplications.
2. Sarah - 1 star
I cannot recommend "Vintage pagan supplications" at all. The language used in the supplications was archaic and hard to understand, which made it difficult for me to connect with the content. Additionally, I found the overall tone of the book to be overly dramatic and theatrical, which felt insincere. I was hoping for a more authentic and relatable experience, but unfortunately, this book missed the mark completely.
3. David - 2 stars
"Vintage pagan supplications" was a letdown for me. The book seemed to focus more on style rather than substance. The language used was flowery and pretentious, making it hard to connect with the supplications on a personal level. Furthermore, I found the content to be repetitive, with many supplications feeling like rephrased versions of previous ones. I was hoping for a more diverse and thought-provoking collection, but I was left feeling underwhelmed.