Alexandra Selenius läser en dikt att Wilhelmina Peuravaara som berör teman och otrygghet och att som vuxen upptäcka sig själv. Dikten spelar den inre konflikten och ensamheten i att inte veta vart man är på väg är och känslan av att helt ha förlitat sig på någon annan som sedan försvinner.

Time for another storytime. This time, we are talking about a wedding.

A holy or sacred marriage does not simply refer to the sanctity of any marriage but that of a god and goddess to ensure the fertility and prosperity of the community. A tradition that is still alive to this day.

Once again, my story will take its inspiration from the rock art world. Scenes depicting the union of an intertwined pair, interpreted as the sacred marriage of two divinities, are present in rock art iconography spanning from bronze-age Scandinavia via the Mediterranian region to Minoan culture but perhaps most often cited in the Near East.

A hopefully relaxing story that also further explores our shared human heritage and our quest to bring order and understanding to an often confusing world.

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Music: [The Northern Path] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

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From Scandinavia to Ireland, in Greek and Roman as well as Native American mythology, the deer play an important part and has left a substantial mark. Sometimes literally in the form of rock art packed or painted onto the stone. 

The role of the stag seems to have a duality to it. They can take the form of a natural disaster, a life-giver, a protector and an avenger. 

As always, I hope this might serve as an educational but relaxing listen.

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Music: [The Northern Path] by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

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