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Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality

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icymist

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Sat Mar 31, 2012, 09:27 PM Mar 2012

The Norse Goddess Idun [View all]

The once harsh winter winds transform to gentle breezes. Daffodils, Crocus and Tulips push through the newly thawed earth, barren trees begin to bud, animals are birthing their young, and the spring peepers serenade us with their throaty song. To this harmonious wonder we honor Idun.

Idun, “She who renews”, is known as the goddess of spring, eternal youth, health and life. It is said that she had no birth and is destined to never know death. At times she is known as a fair maiden, soft and delicate, and at others, sturdy and hard working. She is charged with tending the sacred orchard from which all fruits stem, blessing health and longevity for all who partake.
http://paganpages.org/content/2012/03/musings-from-the-mossy-trail-7/

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