wretched delve

The Wiccan horned fertility god is a central figure in Wiccan religious beliefs and practices. In Wicca, which is a modern pagan witchcraft religion, the horned god represents masculine energy and fertility. He is often depicted as a powerful deity with animalistic features such as horns and the lower body of a goat or stag. The horned god is associated with the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. He is seen as a symbol of vitality, strength, and abundance. Wiccans believe that he is the divine masculine counterpart to the goddess, who represents feminine energy and the creative life force.

I shrugged. “Lots of places. Minos, for a few years.” It wasn’t quite a lie. We had lived in Minos, though not recently. But I couldn’t risk naming a city tainted by my curse.

It had been mended over so many times that it was difficult to tell it had once been brown; now it was a patchwork of colors snatched from whatever scraps of cloth were handy. But after a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee to a village near the Silence, a mysterious forest with a reputation for luring people into the trees, never to be seen again.

Wiccans believe that he is the divine masculine counterpart to the goddess, who represents feminine energy and the creative life force. The horned god in Wicca is often celebrated during rituals and seasonal festivals, particularly during the holiday of Beltane, which is associated with fertility and the rebirth of nature. During these rituals, Wiccans may perform dances, chant invocations, and make offerings to honor and connect with the horned god.

Briar Girls

The Cruel Prince meets A Curse So Dark and Lonely in this epic reimagining of “The Sleeping Beauty” that follows a teen girl on a quest to wake a sleeping princess in an enchanted forest, while searching for the truth behind her own deadly curse.

Lena has a secret: the touch of her skin can kill. Cursed by a witch before she was born, Lena has always lived in fear and isolation. But after a devastating mistake, she and her father are forced to flee to a village near the Silence, a mysterious forest with a reputation for luring people into the trees, never to be seen again…​

Until the night an enigmatic girl stumbles out of the Silence and into Lena’s sheltered world. Miranda comes from the Gather, a city in the forest brimming with magic. She is on a quest to wake a sleeping princess believed to hold the key to liberating the Gather from its tyrannical ruler—and she offers Lena a bargain. If Lena assists her on her journey, Miranda will help her break the curse.

Mesmerized by Miranda and her promise of a new life, Lena jumps at the chance. But the deeper into the Silence she goes, the more she suspects she’s been lied to—about her family’s history, her curse, and her future. As the shadows close in, Lena must choose who to trust and decide whether it’s more important to have freedom…or power.

The worship of the horned god in Wicca dates back to ancient pre-Christian belief systems, such as the Celtic god Cernunnos and the Greek god Pan. Wiccans see the horned god as a representation of the enduring power and vitality of nature, and as a guide and protector on their spiritual journey. Overall, the Wiccan horned fertility god holds a significant role in Wiccan religious practices and beliefs. He represents masculine energy and fertility, and is celebrated during rituals and festivals. Wiccans view him as a symbol of vitality and strength, and as a connection to the cycles of nature and the divine masculine energy in the universe..

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