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Reconsidering the Importance of Myth

By Star Foster

[Snip] The lack of continuity is one way modern Paganism is different from other religions. We talk about this lack occasionally, and acknowledge that we have no idea how Hellenic polytheism, or other ancient polytheisms, would have evolved unfettered over the centuries. But instead of picking up the torch where it was . . . → Read More: Reconsidering the Importance of Myth

Poison Oak as Totem

By Lupa

A comment on my last post at No Unsacred Place brought up the itchy, urushiol-soaked leaves of poison ivy and poison oak. I am quite sensitive to all of the plants that exude this compound, and admittedly all they’ve inspired in me has been much cursing and complaint on the occasions we’ve had . . . → Read More: Poison Oak as Totem

The Triumph Of The Moon, By Ronald Hutton

Reviewed by Celestial Elf

Intrigued by Ronald Hutton’s assertion that “Wicca” (meaning the wiseones) is the first all British religion given to the world, I approached his book The Triumph of the Moon as my first serious study of Wicca and Witchcraft with an objective attitude and without any preconceived perspectives on the matter. As . . . → Read More: The Triumph Of The Moon, By Ronald Hutton