Cave of the Mothers - Primordial Goddesses of Creation

The Cave of the Mothers is also known as the Chapel of the Mothers. It is dedicated to the element of Earth. This chapel is located in the southern area of the Temple of Isis. The entrance to the Cave of the Mothers opens onto the southern wall of the Temple Colonnade. The entry is flanked by the Shrine of Virgo and the Shrine of Leo. The liturgy rite "Earth Magic of Transformation" or "Earth Magic of Transmutation" from "Urania, Ceremonial Magic of the Goddess" is associated with this chapel.

Entry to the Cave of the Mothers

Shrine of Coatlicue dedicated to the Primordial Mothers

Shrine of Coatlicue

Detail, painting of Pele, Brigid and Yemaya as the Three Fates

by Olivia Robertson

Painting of Owl of Athena next to Shrine of Coatlicue

Shrine of Isis and Osiris for Opet

Detail of Opet Shrine, painting of Isis and Osiris by Olivia Robertson

Shrine of Nephthys and Osiris

Detail, Shrine of Nephthys and Osiris

Mama Buluka Shrine

African Mask used in ritual within the Temple of Isis

to designate the Primordial Mother Goddess

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(Photos supplied by Minette Quick and Olivia Robertson. All photos used by permission. Please do not reproduce.)