Black Madonna of Rocamadour perfume For without you mortals hold

For without you mortals hold no banquet

(photo shows a light golden colored oil

Demeter and Her daughter Kore

[Museo Arqueol Ugico Herrera

While the historical origins of the actual Great Rite as sacred ritual are shrouded in mystery

Black Madonna of Rocamadour perfume For without you mortals holdLady of Protection. She protects infants, calms storms at sea, frees captives, and promotes fertility. Metal shackles shed by former prisoners are heaped in gratitude at her feet. The original statue stands on a Druid stone once sacred to Sulivea, Goddess of the Alders, one of the many dolmens and menhirs sacred to this goddess, who is thought to be connected to Cybele. The image is housed in the lady chapel of this fantastic French town literally