Wiccan Mythology

I may be the only one, but I would truly enjoy a well developed Wiccan Mythology.

I see a lot of problems in the borrowing of other existing cultures pantheons and incorporating them as something Wiccan. What has been given us is a crude outline of the cycle of life for the Seasons and of our God and Goddess. I think if this story was better envisioned we might not need those cute little sections in the back of all the Wiccan 101 books that list Deities from the existing Pantheons as a "pick and you choose" as you will buffet. It is an insult to those groups and a little ignorant on our part.

We should embrace our God and Goddess and learn their story. Give voice to who They are through spiritual communion. We need not look any further than our own backyards to learn this story. Pray, honor, worship and listen. Let them guide us. Let them use us to bring their lessons to life and help us to develop a Wiccan mythology that is it's own and free from borrowing the names and attributes of others Holy Ones.

Well, at least that is what I hope to do in upcoming blogs. Below is a rough draft of some existing material I found online. I will add to it as I find other bits and pieces. From there, through my own personal experiences with honoring the God and Goddess, I hope to paint a more vivid and cohesive mythos for this budding religion of ours. It is a dream...

NOTES: concerning the Wheel of the Year and current renderings of the God and Goddess story through the Seasons.

(Our days start at sundown on the previous day. Therefore, "November 1" is actually the night of October 31 through the day of November 1.)

Samhain (sow' en) - Major Sabbat
Oct 31-Nov 1
Wiccan mythology:

The death of the God

The Goddess enters her Dark phase as she mourns her son and consort, and the Dark God takes up the rulership of Winter, leading the Wild Hunt.

Yule (yool) - Minor Sabbat
Also know as Midwinter, Winter solstice (around December 22)
Wiccan mythology:

The birth of the God

Imbolc (im' molc) or (im' bolc) - Major Sabbat
February 1
Wiccan mythology:

Goddess recovers from childbirth, becomes Maiden.

The child God continues to mature, as can be witnessed in the lengthening days.

The Crone Goddess of Winter makes way for the Maiden, who has recovered from childbirth and prepares the earth to begin its growth cycle once more.

Eostara (os tar' a) - Minor Sabbat
Vernal equinox (around March 22)
Wiccan mythology:

Sexual union of the Goddess and God

Beltaine - Major Sabbat
May 1
Wiccan mythology:

Sexual union and/or marriage of the Goddess and God

On Beltaine, the Light God has matured to the age of rulership and takes over from the Dark God. The pregnant Goddess becomes Mother.

Litha - Minor Sabbat
Also known as Midsummer and Summer solstice (around June 22)
Wiccan mythology:

Apex of the God's life

Celebrating the God's life, when the God transforms from young warrior to aging sage.

Lughnasadh (loo' na sah) or (loon' sah) - Major Sabbat
Also known as Lammas, August 1
Wiccan mythology:

Aging God and preparation for the God's impending death.

The Goddess enters her phase as Crone.

Mabon - Minor Sabbat
Autumnal equinox (around September 22)
Wiccan mythology:

Decline of the God