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The articles that we publish from guest authors do not always represent the points of view of the editor or individual members of staff. We do think that these articles are interesting to read.

Review: The Witch by Ronald Hutton

Geplaatst op 29 juli, 2018 door Guest author

This review looks at Hutton’s ‘The Witch: A history of fear from ancient times to the present’ and in parallel at Gardner’s original work that introduced Wicca to the wider world: ‘Witchcraft Today’. Lees verder →

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Shaking up your Magick

Geplaatst op 29 april, 2018 door Guest author

Shaking trance turns up in many spiritual traditions, and there are many techniques you can use to get into that state. But as with most things in magic, no guidebook is as good as your own experience. Lees verder →

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How is the cosmos perceived according to the Bulgarian folk belief?

Geplaatst op 18 februari, 2018 door Guest author

According to Bulgarian folk belief the sky reflects life on earth. According to some legends the sky was once quite low and near to the earth and people could touch it with their hands. The unity of the sky and earth perceived as marriage is what brings fertility and rain. Lees verder →

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Review: Mythos. The Greek Myths Retold

Geplaatst op 18 februari, 2018 door Guest author

Alma was already intrigued by the cover of the book, and reading the retold myths does not disappoint. Stephen Fry even demonstrates that the Greek myths are still alive in our language. Lees verder →

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MEAD – a short history

Geplaatst op 5 augustus, 2017 door Guest author

Although mead is one of the oldest and most widespread fermented drinks in history, it is one of the least known beverages and it’s seldom found in the market. Lees verder →

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The Lesser Oracles of the Great Beast: Aleister Crowley & the Ouija Board

Geplaatst op 29 april, 2016 door Guest author

Aleister Crowley might seem an unlikely candidate for the Ouija Board, but in private he advocated the use of the Ouija Board, at least by trained adepts. Lees verder →

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Man of Honour – Stein Jarving 1945 – 2005

Geplaatst op 27 november, 2015 door Guest author

Stein, who introduced the pagan religion Wicca in Norway, never gave up his hippie ideals. He was an inspirational pioneer, with many professions. Lees verder →

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Wicca in Norway

Geplaatst op 27 november, 2015 door Guest author

Lene translated and updated an article by Stein Jarving about Wicca in Norway. How did it come to Norway, how did it adapt there and what are recent developments? Lees verder →

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Activism, interfaith and tradition – a pagan perspective; an interview with Morgana

Geplaatst op 5 augustus, 2015 door Guest author

Morgana is a Pagan activist, a PFI international coordinator and a Gardnerian Priestess. Less is known about her interfaith initiatives and her role in academic study of Paganism. Lees verder →

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Persecution: Ancient and Modern

Geplaatst op 28 februari, 2015 door Guest author

The stereotype of the witch is false and yet how powerful and enduring this stereotype has proven to be. We are discussing persecution in this talk, and how persecution is manifested. For those who forget history are doomed to repeat it. Lees verder →

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