Why the Frog?
Because the frog is there—at the edge of water, at the edge of life. From Egyptian goddess midwives to Indigenous birthing songs, frogs carry the stories of birth, change, and becoming. This blog follows their path, leaping through cultures, myths, and the quiet power of beginnings. Welcome to the Frogster Chronicles. 🐸 Frogs Across Cultures: A Global Symbol of Birth & Transformation 🌍 Ancient Egypt Heqet , the frog-headed goddess, was the divine midwife. She symbolized breath, life, and safe delivery. Amulets bearing her image were worn by pregnant women and placed in birth rooms. 🌧️ Maya Civilization (Mesoamerica) Frogs were tied to rain, growth, and fertility. Their croaks heralded renewal and the agricultural cycle—essential to both land and womb. They appeared in myths as beings that helped create and sustain life. 🌿 West African Traditions Frogs symbolize cleansing, transition, and readiness. They are honored in rituals that call...