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Welcome to the Goddess Divine Podcast! My name is Deanna - I am a teacher, author of Awakening the Psychic Self and Higher Self Oracle, Reiki Master, and Divine Goddess practitioner.
Join me as I:
  • Unveil the stories of goddesses from across time and cultures. From the fierce warrior queens of Celtic lore to the all-encompassing Mother Earth of indigenous traditions, we'll explore the diverse tapestry of the divine feminine.
  • Dive deep into the archetypes and energies these goddesses embody. We'll learn to harness the power of the Creatrix, the wisdom of the Crone, the fierce protection of the Warrior, and the transformative grace of the Healer within ourselves.
  • Explore the practical applications of goddess wisdom in our daily lives. We'll discuss how to connect with the divine feminine through rituals, meditation, creative expression, and acts of conscious living.
  • Spark conversations that challenge the status quo and empower a new era of feminine leadership. All through the lens of the goddess.
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner of goddess spirituality or just beginning your journey, this podcast is for you. Here, we'll create a supportive and vibrant community where we can learn from each other, share our experiences, and ignite the divine spark within.

So, grab your headphones, light your favorite candle, and prepare to be swept away on a magical ride. The goddesses are waiting, and their stories are ready to be heard.

You can find me on instagram at: @goddessdivinepod






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  • 48: The Theology of Demeter: Part 2

    48: The Theology of Demeter: Part 2
    Jul 27 2025
    This week is Part 2 of the Goddess Demeter. Demeter is a prominent goddess in ancient Greek mythology, revered as the goddess of agriculture, grain, fertility, and the harvest. One of the Twelve Olympians, she is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, making her a sister to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Hestia. Her Roman counterpart is Ceres, from which the word "cereal" is derived. Demeter is most famously known as the mother of Persephone, her daughter with Zeus. Her deep connection to the earth and its cycles made her especially significant in agrarian societies, where she was seen as the provider of sustenance and the force behind the growth and fertility of the land.

    The most well-known myth involving Demeter is the story of Persephone’s abduction by Hades, the god of the underworld. When Hades took Persephone to the underworld, Demeter’s grief was so profound that she withdrew her blessings from the earth, causing the crops to die and the world to fall into a state of famine. In response, Zeus intervened, and a compromise was reached: Persephone would spend part of the year in the underworld (autumn and winter) and part with her mother (spring and summer). This myth explains the changing seasons and the natural cycle of growth, decay, and renewal.

    Demeter was widely worshipped across the Greek world, and she played a central role in the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most important and secretive religious rites of ancient Greece. These mysteries promised initiates a deeper spiritual understanding of life, death, and rebirth. Symbolically, Demeter embodies motherhood, grief, the sacredness of the earth, and the profound rhythms of nature. Her story reflects themes of loss, resilience, and the deep bond between mother and child, as well as the enduring power of life to return after even the darkest winter.
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  • 47: The Theology of the Field: Demeter in Ancient Greece

    47: The Theology of the Field: Demeter in Ancient Greece
    Jul 20 2025
    This week is all about the ancient Hellenic goddess of the field, Demeter. Demeter is a prominent goddess in ancient Greek mythology, revered as the goddess of agriculture, grain, fertility, and the harvest. One of the Twelve Olympians, she is the daughter of Cronus and Rhea, making her a sister to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Hestia. Her Roman counterpart is Ceres, from which the word "cereal" is derived. Demeter is most famously known as the mother of Persephone, her daughter with Zeus. Her deep connection to the earth and its cycles made her especially significant in agrarian societies, where she was seen as the provider of sustenance and the force behind the growth and fertility of the land. The most well-known myth involving Demeter is the story of Persephone’s abduction by Hades, the god of the underworld. When Hades took Persephone to the underworld, Demeter’s grief was so profound that she withdrew her blessings from the earth, causing the crops to die and the world to fall into a state of famine. In response, Zeus intervened, and a compromise was reached: Persephone would spend part of the year in the underworld (autumn and winter) and part with her mother (spring and summer). This myth explains the changing seasons and the natural cycle of growth, decay, and renewal. Demeter was widely worshipped across the Greek world, and she played a central role in the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most important and secretive religious rites of ancient Greece. These mysteries promised initiates a deeper spiritual understanding of life, death, and rebirth. Symbolically, Demeter embodies motherhood, grief, the sacredness of the earth, and the profound rhythms of nature. Her story reflects themes of loss, resilience, and the deep bond between mother and child, as well as the enduring power of life to return after even the darkest winter. Citations for this Episode: Blundell, S. (1995). Women in ancient Greece. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.Burton, J. (1998). Women's commensality in the ancient Greek world. Greece & Rome, 45(2), 143–165.Burkert, W. (1985). Greek religion. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.Callimachus. (n.d.). Hymn to Apollo (A. W. Mair, Trans.). Perseus Digital Library. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu Connelly, J. B. (2007). Portrait of a priestess: Women and ritual in ancient Greece. Princeton University Press.Detienne, M. (1989). The violence of wellborn ladies: Women in the Thesmophoria. In The cuisine of sacrifice among the Greeks. University of Chicago Press.Dimitriadis, S. (2021, December 26). The Eleusinian Mysteries: The secret rites of ancient Greece. The Collector. https://www.thecollector.com/the-eleusinian-mysteries-ancient-greece/ Eratosthenes and the women: Reversal in literature and ritual. (2009). By Jordi Pàmias. Classical Philology, 104(2), 208–213.Goff, B. (2004). Citizen Bacchae: Women’s ritual practice in ancient Greece. University of California Press.Interpreting the Athenian Thesmophoria. (2009). By Allaire B. Stallsmith. Classical Bulletin, 84(1), 28–45.Nardo, D. K. (2019, August 27). Thesmophoria: Ancient Greek festival honoring Demeter and Persephone. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/thesmophoria-111764 Nixon, L. (1995). The cults of Demeter and Kore. In Women in antiquity: New assessments. Routledge.Pindar. (n.d.). Pythian Odes (D. E. Sandys, Trans.). Perseus Digital Library. http://www.perseus.tufts.edu Pomeroy, S. B. (1975). Goddesses, whores, wives, and slaves: Women in antiquity. Schocken Books.Skidmore, M. (2019). Secrets of Eleusis: Eleusinian Mysteries. Trip Anthropologist.Stehle, E. (2007). Thesmophoria and Eleusinian Mysteries: The fascination of women’s secret ritual. In Finding Persephone: Women’s ritual in the ancient Mediterranean. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.Taylor, T. (1919). The Eleusinian and Bacchic mysteries: A dissertation (A. Wilder, Ed. & Trans.). J. W. Bouton. Project Gutenberg. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/35087/35087-h/35087-h.htm#II The Hellenic Initiative Australia. (2020, September 17). The Eleusinian Mysteries. https://www.hellenic.org.au/post/the-eleusinian-mysteries The Hellenic Initiative Australia. (2021, March 15). The Thesmophoria: Women’s ritual in the ancient world. https://www.hellenic.org.au/post/the-thesmophoria-women-s-ritual-in-the-ancient-world Thessaloniki celebrates patron saint Demetrios on his feast day. (n.d.). Greek Reporter. https://greekreporter.com
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  • 46: Between the Jar and the Temple: Elpis, Spes, and the Sacred Tension of Hope

    46: Between the Jar and the Temple: Elpis, Spes, and the Sacred Tension of Hope
    Jul 13 2025
    This week is all about Hope or thr Roman Goddess, Spes. Spes is the ancient Roman goddess of Hope, revered not as a passive wish, but as an active spiritual and civic force. Her name literally means “hope” in Latin, and she was considered one of the Virtutes, divine personifications of core Roman values, alongside goddesses such as Fides (Faith), Salus (Health), and Concordia (Harmony).

    In Roman belief, Spes embodied the resilience of the human spirit, the strength to endure through uncertainty, hardship, and transformation. She was invoked in times of illness, political crisis, war, or personal despair, and was prayed to by both the poor and the powerful.

    Unlike her Greek counterpart Elpis, who appears in the myth of Pandora and is sometimes seen as ambiguous or even dangerous, Spes was unambiguously divine and virtuous in Roman religion. The Romans believed hope was essential, not a delusion, but a discipline that helped one survive difficulty and imagine a better future.
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