Category Archives: mythology

Earth Dragon of Ashaig

Posted on April 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Lying on the South East coast of Skye is a rippled green carpet, lying in soft folds over deep layers of history stretching back at least 7,000 years. Beneath the lush green grass lie remains of human activities, whispering in … Continue reading →

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Thresholds

Posted on April 7, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Thresholds are magical spaces, which lie in between two places or states. They are neither one nor the other, but are a mixture of both at once. Because they are neither here nor there, they lie in the third place … Continue reading →

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Magical Skye Again

Posted on April 2, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We visited the South West of Skye, and in the magical Glen Brittle, encircled in the black jagged rocks of the Coullins, we found a stone pyramid. Spilling from its base ice cold water tumbled over waterfalls and poured into … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Winter

Posted on March 27, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We travelled North and West a few days ago, heading right through the heart of the Cairngorms, the high cold heart of Scotland. Here the Blue Hag of Winter has her home, and here she makes her last stand against … Continue reading →

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The Suns Passage

Posted on February 24, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Do you know the tale Of the passage of the sun Far below our feet each night Through the cold and dark of space? Or perhaps you know the tale Of the white horned deer Who steals the sun away … Continue reading →

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Fire times Three

Posted on February 22, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We stood on the edge of the land, with the Lammermuir Hills shimmering in a heat haze through the flames. The fire rose and sank, sometimes licking the sky itself, sometimes restlessly licking the bowl which held it. A cold … Continue reading →

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Golden Treasure

Posted on February 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the ancient Hazel woods, lies a dark pool of water, fringed with golden tassels. Swaying slightly in the soft winter air, they glow brightly against the deep blue waters below. Hidden beneath the surface of the water the … Continue reading →

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Oak Kings and Dragons

Posted on January 28, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the winter forest, the oak kings wrestle limb to wooden limb. Their wooden fingers clatter in the bitter ice wind, struggling to find holds, even as their sap blood seeps away into the dark earth. Pulling and tugging … Continue reading →

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White Deer Blessing

Posted on January 21, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We walked up through the Glen, sheltered by the tall elegant figures of Scots Pines. The air was still and hushed with winters cold breath, yet filled with the clear scent of the trees and their pink light. Heading towards … Continue reading →

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The Well of Urd

Posted on January 14, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Touched by Urd’s water, Suns white light pours from her core Fates unfolding song. And inspired by Laura’s comment (see below) here’s a second haiku Rising Phoenix like From the wells sacred waters Singing our fates song.