Morning Pages - What is Silbury Hill?

Legend, and there is many legends surrounding Silbury Hill, would have it that it is the last resting place of King Sil, buried on the back of a golden horse. Being a king he would have been buried with grave good that reflected his royal status too.

Then there is the local legend that says the devil had a shovel of earth with which he was going to bury the town Marlborough. He was stopped on his journey by a cobbler or priest (opinions vary) who somehow convinced the devil dropped his shovel of earth. Thus Marlborough was saved and Silbury Hill was formed.

As a Pagan, Silbury Hill is symbolic of the Mother Goddess and this particular view with the rising moon is even more poignant. Two great Goddesses gracing us with their glorious presence. Sisters in union, as we should also be. Unlike many Pagans and tourists I have no great desire to cause further damage to this most precious monument left by the Ancients by climbing her. My destiny is already in the hands of the deities I do not need to dance on one to prove that.


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