C.G. Jung presented the world with many ideas, several of which are still provocative. At the same time, he was also a product of his times, and… Read more “Keep Marching: Ending the Myth of Binary Sexuality”
Category: Folklore and Fairytale
The Farmer’s Wife: the Gwraig of the Golden Boat
Once upon a time, there lived a young farmer. Though he was hard working, the Lord had not blessed him with a wife, and his loneliness had… Read more “The Farmer’s Wife: the Gwraig of the Golden Boat”
Coyote and the Seven Sisters: the Stars that Fed Us
One day, after a tribal dance, Coyote and Raccoon spotted Squirrel’s hole. Not only that, but they spotted a secret back door. They conspired together: after all,… Read more “Coyote and the Seven Sisters: the Stars that Fed Us”
The Greek Day of the Dead: the Anthesteria of Dionysus
Día de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead, represents a synthesis of indigenous Meso-American practices with the Christian Allhallowmass festival (which itself incorporated the very Pagan… Read more “The Greek Day of the Dead: the Anthesteria of Dionysus”
Beltane
Today, May 1st, marks the first day of Summer, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. Halfway between the Equinoxes, its counterpart is October 31st/September 1st, which likewise… Read more “Beltane”
Love Bites: The Alligator Man
Should you find yourself near Santa Marta, Colombia, in December, you might encounter a most unusual festival. This celebration features horse parades and rides, an accordion music… Read more “Love Bites: The Alligator Man”
The Story of the Vân Cát Goddess: An Icon of Female Emancipation
The Vietnamese Princess Liễu Hạnh, also known as the Vân Cát goddess, is the 13th daughter of the Jade Emperor, and one of the Four Immortals found… Read more “The Story of the Vân Cát Goddess: An Icon of Female Emancipation”
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year falls on the 16th of February for 2018. The date is based on the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, so it… Read more “Chinese New Year”
Damned Fashion: Necropants
Yes, we know. When we talk about Icelandic fashion, your mind probably goes to alt-pop chanteuse Bjork, pictured below: However, long before Bjork was dressing up like… Read more “Damned Fashion: Necropants”
