I was reading the internet the other day (seems like I’ll never get through that thing!) and came across a post about Zeus. I won’t specify the… Read more “In Defense of Zeus (Or, the gods are more than their myths)”
Category: Pagan Op Ed
A few thoughts on religious polyvalence
There are a couple of ways I find the word “polyvalence”* useful in talking about polytheistic religions and beliefs. Some folks use the word “ambiguity,” also a… Read more “A few thoughts on religious polyvalence”
Facets of Deity
I am a polytheist, which means that I feel that each god is a unique entity with their own unique character, but I also consider the gods… Read more “Facets of Deity”
Why I Do What I Do
Back in another life, I studied technical communication; I’ve never actually worked in the field (due to a combination of factors including settling down so very far… Read more “Why I Do What I Do”
How Hard is Your Polytheism?
Over the last however-many years, I’ve observed the terms “hard” and “soft” polytheism becoming less and less useful, both in the larger community and personally. Getting to… Read more “How Hard is Your Polytheism?”
Breaking the Rules
There’s something I heard, a rule of art, when I was young that has stuck with me over the years: you have to know the rules before… Read more “Breaking the Rules”
Seeking Community, Finding the Self, and Why I Love the Internet
“A friend is someone who gives you total freedom to be yourself-and especially to feel, or not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at any moment… Read more “Seeking Community, Finding the Self, and Why I Love the Internet”
Remember the Titans
Occasionally I am asked whether it’s all right for a Hellenic polytheist to worship the Titan deities. After all, doesn’t myth tell us that they were the… Read more “Remember the Titans”
Too Many Gods?
First off, I’d like to say that there is no such thing as too many gods. The gods are the gods, they are as they are, and… Read more “Too Many Gods?”
Wouldn’t It Be Nice?
Generally speaking, I am glad to be living in the 21st century. While I draw inspiration from the ancient world, I would not want to live there.… Read more “Wouldn’t It Be Nice?”
