{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b237bf35734dc7190f3592/68b38e2275e437e2235db7e4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S2E4 Bee Goddess and Dragons Stories From The Balts","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b237bf35734dc7190f3592/1758310737404-9cdfdc4a-eb88-4a0d-9e0b-2dc39acb7b2c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Austéja was the goddess of bees and symbolizes growth, abundance, and reproduction.&nbsp;Austéja embodied both a woman and a bee. Her name is associated with the Lithuanian verb \"austi,\" meaning \"to weave\" (like linen), and \"austyti,\" which signifies \"to fly swiftly everywhere\" and \"to repeatedly shut and close doors.\" These meanings serve as metaphors for gathering honey and building honeycombs.&nbsp;Pūķis the dragon was believed to be a sorcerer’s familiar. They would steal grain and other treasures to bring them to their owner. If Pūķis felt unappreciated, they would burn down the house. Pūķis demanded respect and was always served first at mealtime.&nbsp;In Latvia and Lithuania, belief in dragons was inspired by fiery meteorites.</p><p><br></p><p>Fairychamber's Witching Hour is created by Niina Niskanen.</p><p>Visit my website http://www.fairychamber.org</p><p>Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fairychamberart/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Niina Niskanen"}