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I’m getting ready for the Asklepeiea ritual tonight, in celebration of Asklepios, the God of Healing. Several people are coming over to participate. Right now the house is filled with the smell of baking bread, one of the offerings I will be making tonight. I’m looking forward to it. Asklepios used to be my professional…
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Yesterday I carpooled to Indianapolis with several other women to participate in a rally protesting the proposed defunding of Planned Parenthood. Now, to some people this might not seem to be a religious act. But to me it is. My patroness is Athena, the Goddess of the city and protector of its people. I believe…
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A few days ago The Wild Hunt commented on the building of the New Alexandrian Library, something I felt was definitely worth sharing. The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel is overseeing the project, which seeks to create “a library worthy of its namesake” focusing on spiritual and mystical writings from many traditions. A fundraising event…
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Goddess of bright mind Glorious Lady Divine The scholar’s Goddess, with beauty fair The warrior’s Goddess, Who loves those who dare Daughter of mighty Zeus, unconquerable maid Purity incarnate, with Whom no man has laid Lady of Athens, sword-bearing, Whom none can faze My Goddess, I will worship You all of my days.
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At first glance Aphrodite may seem to be a singly straight Goddess. It is true her own attraction is only for men, for through her children she is connected to and affirms homosexual attraction and GLBT experience. Eros, her son by Ares, had affairs with men as well as women. So did nearly all the…
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By Diotima Sophia and the Editorial Board of Bibliotheca Alexandrina Foreword by Richard Derks Price: $11.99 Publication Date: March 2011 ISBN: 978-1460943328 / 1460943325 Page Count: 118 Binding Type: US Trade Paper Trim Size: 5.5″x8.5″ Horned God. Goat Foot God. God of Shepherds and Flocks. God of Song and Dance. God of Lust and Fear. God of Prophecy…
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In a previous post I covered some of the legal battles of the Maetreum of Cybele. Well this is now some good news on that front. Judge George J. Pulver, Jr. of the Greene County ruled that the town of Catskill’s denial of tax exemption for the Maetreum of Cybele appears to be outright religious…
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Bast was a popular Goddess in ancient Egypt, and She continued to be in Alexandrian Egypt. Her popularity among Pagans remains today. Like the ancient Egyptians, we treasure our pets, and among the magically inclined our cats are often familiars as well as companions. Like Her children, Bast is a sensual, loving Goddess, Who enjoys…
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I have never been fully comfortable with Demeter. Intellectually I understand Her importance, both in the ancient world and today, but emotionally I am somewhat put off by Her. I identify more with Her wayward daughter Persephone. While I am aware of my own bias, the fact remains that my relationship with my own mother…
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