Tag: gods

Before reading Hellenismos: Practicing Greek Polytheism Today by Tony Mierzwicki, my knowledge of ancient Greek religion was pretty spotty.

The third pre-Islamic Arabic goddess, a daughter of Allah along with her sisters Al-Lat and Manat, is...

According to pre-Islamic Arabic myth, God, or Allah, created three daughters who will take care of all...

I gravitated towards Manat, the Old One, the Crone, the goddess of time, fate, and death, but who exactly is she?

There is something so satisfying about a guide entitled, “The only book you’ll ever need” -- especially when, as in this case, the volume is just 125 pages long. This isn’t to say I am credulous, only that I enjoy the idea that one book could cover a topic so authoritatively as to declare itself the only one needed.

The story of the Devil has been told by many over the years -- by those who think they know him and by those who wish they did. The Devil’s Supper begins by inviting the reader to listen to his tale and drink from his cup.

The Egyptian pantheon is one that has enchanted people for centuries. For many people, this is their first experience in working with gods and goddesses and although some may move onto other pantheons, others choose to stick with the popular gods and goddesses. Sekhmet: Transformation in the Belly of the Goddess by Nicki Scully is a guide to working with one of these powerful deities.

Mabon is the celebration of the end of the harvest, here are some simple things that you can do to celebrate this time of year.

Pagan Portals puts out some of the best introductory books on Paganism, and Gods and Goddesses of Ireland by Morgan Daimler is an excellent addition.

Lammas is a greater sabbat on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. This marks the beginning of the harvest season and gives thanks for what has brought you joy.

We can be called to honour deities from cultures other than our own. Even if we have seen a movie with the deity in it, there's still more to learn.

The gender binary in sacred space is used as a way to represent the duality of nature but it can push people away. It's time we moved past it.