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Beltane Countdown: Horse Magic, Folklore and Legends

By Patti Wigington

The Magic of the Horse:

Over the course of time, many animals have developed a great deal of magical symbolism. The horse in particular has been found in folklore and legend in a variety of cultures – from the horse gods of the Celtic lands to the pale horse found in Biblical . . . → Read More: Beltane Countdown: Horse Magic, Folklore and Legends

Lady with a Mead Cup, by Michael J. Enright

Reviewed by L. Beth Lynch

[Snip] The first section uses Beowulf as a jumping-off point for examining the rites of sacral kingship—more specifically, how the scope of kingship evolved from tribal leader to warlord commanding men from many different tribes. In order to bind together such a disparate group, it was necessary to create a . . . → Read More: Lady with a Mead Cup, by Michael J. Enright

Embracing polytheism in Hinduism

By Vijayendra Mohanty

“The difference of outlook between polytheism and monotheism boils down to being open and being closed. Because religions have a hold on people’s imaginations and their sense of right and wrong, religious outlooks define societies. Modern Hindus, instead of being apologetic about the polytheism inherent in their tradition, should seek to embrace . . . → Read More: Embracing polytheism in Hinduism

F is for Fear

By Galina Krasskova

My adopted mother used to say that ‘fear is never a good motivator.’? While she was correct, I often advise both myself and my clients that, on the other hand, fear can be an excellent teacher. In fact, it is often the first and most fierce ‘teacher’ that many of us will . . . → Read More: F is for Fear