(^320) A Wiccan Bible
Erinyes, The—Female—Mediterranean
(Also known as The Eumenides)
Animal association: Snake (serpent)
Three Greek goddesses of both justice and
vengeance, reminding us that the lines between
the two are often blurred. See also Alecto,
Megaera, and Tisiphone.
Eris—Female—Mediterranean
‘Strife’—Greek goddess similar to the Ro-
man Discordia. She demonstrates how small
actions of discord can turn into huge amounts
of strife. Her constant companion is her
brother Ares. As he is god of war, we see a
clear message telling us that discord and strife
are often accompanied by war. See Peleus for
an excellent example of this principle.
Eros—Male—Mediterranean
Father: Erebus
Mother: Nyx
Lover: Psyche
Animal associations: Goose, Hare
Plant associations: Bay, Olive, Rose (especially
red), Saffron (Spanish), Yarrow
‘Desire’—Greek god who is most often seen
as a god of love. He is also the god who calls
attention to the value of a person’s lineage and
the importance of relationships over individu-
ality. Historically and today, he is called on to
bless both heterosexual as well as homosexual
relationships. He was called on by gay soldiers
to give them blessings before battle. When we
consider the meaning of his name, we see an
interesting commentary on the nature of soul
(his lover Psyche). Soul is not without desire.
This is the principle on which I base the prin-
ciple of animals having soul, as they certainly
have desire. See Psyche for more information.
Incense Recipe
4 part Rose petals (match color to intent)
2 part Bay leaf
1 part Gum Arabic
Enough Eros or Otto of Rose to bind (Otto of
Rose is best)
Oil Recipe
9 drops Bay essential oil
6 drops Yarrow essential oil
6 drops Otto of Rose
1/2 ounce Olive oil
Erebus—Male—Mediterranean
Father: Chaos
Lover: Nyx
Greek god whose name is also a reference
to a region in which souls must pass before en-
tering the afterlife/Underworld. Nyx is some-
times cited as his sister, other times his mother.
See Chaos for an explanation.
Ereshkigal—Female—Middle East/Mediter-
ranean
Lover: Nergal
Sumero-Babylonian goddess of the Under-
world. She is considered dark and violent, lash-
ing at the souls of those who have not lived a
good life. With her lover Nergal, we see a clear
personification of many of the attributes Chris-
tianity has given to Satan. See Nergal for the
rest of the story.
Erichthonius—Male—Mediterranean
(Also known as Erechtheus)
Father: Hephaestus
Mother: Athena by adoption, Gaia by birth
Greek god who was adopted and raised by
Athena, who became King of Athens, where
he sung the praises of his mother that the wor-
ship of Athena spread to all of Athens and
beyond.
Erzulie—Female—Africa/Caribbean/South
America
(Also known as La Siren)
Plant associations: Basil, Cardamom, Frank-
incense
May be a unique deity or may be another
name for Oshun. There is evidence to support
either. See Oshun.
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