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Cap’ mushroom), it is interesting to note that
even today the use of drugs to achieve altered
states of consciousness is still associated with
the creative abilities of musicians and other
artisans.
Ganesa—Male—Near East
(Also known as Ganessa, Ganesha)
Mother: Parvati
Wife: Buddhi, Siddhi
Animal associations: Elephant, Rat
Plant associations: Damiana, Fenugreek, Jas-
mine, Peanut, Sesame
Hindu god of wisdom and fortune. He is
said to be the remover of obstacles and is as-
sociated with higher learning, especially of cul-
tural matters. If you are a fan of classic
literature, chances are Ganesa is your patron
even if you have not noticed. He is also patron
to large men in their search for gracefulness
and ‘Lord of Hosts.’ Ganesa is married to
Buddhi and Siddhi simultaneously without
much conflict or jealousy. Ganesa can thus be
seen as patron to marriages in the order of
polyfidelity. He is sometimes described as hav-
ing soft skin and breasts like a woman. As there
is also a degree of lore stating that his worship
has involved homoerotic rituals and anal sex,
he is sometimes seen as a bisexual deity. How-
ever, his chief description would be the per-
fect host to the many guests invited to his
worship and his home.
Incense Recipe
2 part Sandalwood (yellow/white)
1 part Jasmine flower
1 part Damiana
Enough Ganesa or Jasmine absolute to bind
Oil Recipe
12 drops Jasmine absolute
9 drops Damiana tincture
1/4 ounce sesame oil
Ganymede—Male—Mediterranean
(Also known as Granymedes)
Father: Tros
Mother: Callirhoe
Animal associations: Eagle, Peacock
Plant associations: Coconut, Olive
Greek god who served as cup bearer to
Zeus. He is thus associated with the chalice of
Wiccan rituals and is the patron of fathers and
other men in the act of giving away the bride
at Wiccan handfasting. There is clear reference
to Zeus also being his lover. This union with
Zeus, his title ‘Cup Bearer,’ and the associa-
tions made with the cup (chalice) in Wiccan
ritual may well be useful to the gay Wiccan
community in their development of Wiccan
rituals.
Gauri—Female—Near East
Husband: Varuna
Animal association: Cow
Plant association: Rice
‘Fair’ (reference to her light-colored
skin)—Hindu mother goddess as balance to
Kali.
Gavida—Male—Central Europe
Irish god who is patron to metal workers.
May be another name for Goibniu and
Govannon.
Gayomart—Male—Middle East/Mediterranean
Animal association: Bull
‘Dying life’—Initially the Persian first man,
similar to Adam, created by Ahura Mazda. He
lived for thousands of years. From his body
sprang the twin children who would become
the Persian Adam and Eve. Although Mashia
and Mashiane are cited here as brother and
sister, neither was born of mother and father.
Instead, they were born as twins of the spirit
of Gayomart sometime after his death. Hence,
their marriage was not incestuous.
Geb—Male—Africa
(Also known as Seb, Keb)
Father: Shu
Mother: Tefnut
Wife: Nut
Animal associations: Duck, Goose
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