SABRINA IN GLOUCESTER
by contemplativeinquiry
Pagan iconography in mainstream life? Sabrina, goddess of the River Severn/Hafren, appeared in King’s Square, Gloucester on Saturday 1 July. She was part of a civic celebration focused on the renovation of the Square. She was very well received. Responses seemed to range from friendly curiosity to enthusiastic delight. I include two photos I took at the time.
Later on, Sabrina processed through the town to the Anglican Cathedral, amidst music and dancing – captured on video by Nicola Haasz, recognised expert and devotee, on her facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/sabrinarivergoddess
In these hard times, it seems that there is a public appetite for solidarity and spectacle. I hope that Sabrina makes many more appearances, in Gloucester and other places in her extensive Severnside domains.
Contemplative Inquiry 
She’s fabulous! Lovely to see. I think iconography like this and Mary in Christianity speak to everyone through our subconscious and recognition of archetypes – no one has to believe anything.
I agree. We are drawn to these images and respond to them. Belief doesn’t really come into it.
I’d love to see someone do a Belisama in Preston!