ethics
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Heraclitus proclaimed sophrosyne as the greatest of virtues, but what is sophrosyne exactly? Sōphrosynē is a Greek word that is often translated as “prudence,” “moderation,” or “temperance” from sōphrōn, “a sound mind.” In Greek thought, self-control and moderation were literally the sign of a healthy mental state. Plato had this to say about sophrosyne: “Sophrosyne
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Years ago (and don’t think I don’t feel old typing that), either June or July was Pagan Values Blogging Month. But then Piety and Values fell out of favor with the Paganism-as-Political-Theater-Crowd (curses be upon them, may their underwear always be itchy and their chocolate never taste good) and they tried very hard to silence
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Interesting Norse folklore: the huldra A fantastic argument that Yggdrasil, the World Tree, was meant to be represented by a yew, and not an ash tree as I had previously thought (I’m not sure which is the more common belief in modern Asatru, but I have to say that I’m convinced of the yew symbolism
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One sex-crazed Galapagos tortoise fathers 800, saves species Pet Loss and Disenfranchised Grief So Many Pets Survived Hurricane Matthew Because Shelters Took in their Whole Familes, instead of Turning Away Animals Hair of the Ancient Romans Judge in Argentina Rules that Chimpanzees Have Rights Historic First Achievements this Election Day How to Build Houses for
Temple of Athena the Savior 