essays on polytheism and life
Today, I went to see "Sights and Sounds of Ancient Ritual," and since it is Anthesteria, I was delighted that so many things in it told visual stories of jubilance and of honoring the dead. The exhibit at the Yale University Art Gallery presents a narrative about sensory religious experiences that incorporates ritual objects from … Continue reading Sights and Sounds of Ancient Ritual
The Anthesteria began at sundown, but I have felt it in the air with keen anticipation all day. Right now, at 7 PM, I am in my apartment eating dinner — ginger pork over rice with broccoli and toasted seaweed snacks — and after I finish eating, check Twitter, and ritually shower, I will open … Continue reading Happy Anthesteria 699.2!
For anyone located near/in coastal Connecticut, I'm currently trying to find a time next weekend (likely Saturday the 16th or Sunday the 17th at 1 PM) for us to go to the exhibit profiled on The Wild Hunt before it closes in a few weeks. You can go here to be part of the discussion: https://www.meetup.com/New-Haven-Hellenic-Polytheism-Meetup/ … Continue reading The Wild Hunt’s Article on the Yale Exhibit and a Meetup Opportunity
BTW, on my other web site, here's a short story publication announcement. (The photo is of the volume. Many writers, many good stories!) The POV character grew up worshipping Hellenic Gods, so it may be of interest if you like scifi. Go to Pangrammatike for more details and a link to purchase. In “Ash Shades,” … Continue reading Publication Update! — Pangrammatike
Note: This page has been superseded by an open access online book I wrote for people just getting started with honoring Gods. Please visit https://kayeofswords.github.io/soulsinnerstatues/ and view the chapters "Introduction" and "Foundations." Tell Yasmah-Addu: thus (speaks) Samsî-Addu, your father. The works concerning the gods that you have undertaken […]. You have had six gods made. … Continue reading The value of a minimalist approach to shrines
A conversation on Twitter in late 2018 reminded me that, back in 2009, I was in the late stages of writing a song for Apollon. Apollon was my guide in my early years of learning how to worship the Hellenic Gods more appropriately and the one to whom I was most devoted in my early … Continue reading We Are Daphne
A chaste woman is given grace within the mysteries of Dionysos — not forced to drown down wine — allowed to worship with her will intact. One cannot always see scars. Who knows which of us bear bruises throbbing like Rhea's quick drumbeat and for whom a mystery is learning how to loosen one's grip … Continue reading Loosening Bonds (On Mysteries)
We need to up our printables game, everyone. Also, I made two just in case anyone wants them.
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