“The ultimate design of the Mysteries […] was to lead us back to the principles from which we descended, […] a perfect enjoyment of intellectual […]
Dionysus & the Anthesteria, Festival of Love & Death
“We are mortals. It’s not possible for us to maintain that peak of pure experience, of divine joy, indefinitely. Some try and manage an intimacy […]
Ayahuasca Dreams on Anthesteria Eve
Last night I dreamt that winter was the chaos beyond the boundaries of our tribe, that the onslaught of the cold whiteness was imminent like […]
Dogs in Mythology & Folklore
Dogs and hounds are sacred and otherworldly in many cultures and prevalent in many myths, particularly those regarding the gods of the wild places. They […]
Graveyards at Midnight
What is a Full Moon without fear and excitement? Without challenge and reward? Without loss and greater gain? This is a Full Moon focused on […]
Lights Out and Spirits Wild
He has allies on the other side of the fence; I know he does, even despite his oaths (or perhaps they are the ones who […]