Paganism: Legends and Lore of Bees

Friday, April 29, 2011

Paganism: Legends and Lore of Bees

For those who are interested in Paganism. As Beltane approaches, we become more aware of the signs of Spring. When the flowers bloom, out come the bees. Patti Wigington explains the connections of bees to magick. Enjoy!

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Legends and Lore of Bees
By Patti Wigington
About.com Guide

Bees have been the subject of myth and lore for ages.

Image © Martin Rueggner/Getty Images

In the middle of spring, a magical thing begins to happen outside. In addition to the greening of the earth, we notice a change in the local wildlife. Suddenly, squirrels and chipmunks are everywhere. Birds are twittering away madly in the trees, worms are popping up right and left in the soil, and everywhere you look, life has returned. In particular, you'll see bees buzzing around your garden, partaking of the rich pollen in your flowers and herbs. The plants are in full bloom at this time of the spring, and the bees take full advantage, buzzing back and forth, carrying pollen from one blossom to another.

In addition to providing us with honey and wax, bees are known to have magical properties, and they feature extensively in folklore from many different cultures. These are just a few of the legends about bees:

In some areas of New England and Appalachia, it was believed that once someone died, it was important for the family to "go tell the bees" of the death. Whoever kept the bees for the family would make sure the bees got the news, so that they could spread it around.
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs used the honeybee as the royal symbol, during the period between 3000 b.c.e. and 350 b.c.e.
The Greeks believed that a baby whose lips were touched by a bee would become a great poet or speaker.
If a bee flies into your house, it means that someone is coming to visit. If you kill the bee, the visitor will bring you bad news... Full Article

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