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Sarah McLean
Jul 17, 202412 min read
Why is Sin a Thing?
The Greek word that gets translated as “sin” is ἁμαρτία, hamartia, which is better translated as “a mistake.” In the context of Greek...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20247 min read
A New and Improved Guide to Deity Work
Deity work is extremely popular among modern pagans, but it can be hard to know where to start. I get a lot of questions about how to...
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Sarah McLean
Jan 16, 20248 min read
Yes, Hecate Approves of Curses
Back in my baby witch days, I remember reading that Hecate wouldn’t approve of any magic that was unethical, and that she would not...
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Sarah McLean
Nov 26, 20234 min read
Emanation, Part 1: The Divine Stepladder
How is it possible for gods to be both anthropomorphic and transcendent at the same time? When it comes to gods, almost anything is...
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Sarah McLean
Oct 31, 202328 min read
Samhain and the Origins of Halloween
I’ve done a thorough analysis of Christmas and Beltane, so it’s about time that I tackled Samhain. For a while, I believed with all...
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Sarah McLean
Sep 16, 202311 min read
Judging the Validity of Mystical Experiences
If all mystical experiences come from the same divine source, then they should all say the same thing, right? Do they? Or are they a...
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Sarah McLean
Aug 6, 202317 min read
Ancient Greek Creation Myths
There’s plenty of variation within the Ancient Greek creation myths, especially regarding which order the gods came into being. Sometimes...
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Sarah McLean
Jul 6, 202353 min read
Can we please stop saying that Jesus is a copy of pagan gods?
The memes that claim that Jesus was copied off of this or that pagan god make a ton of false claims.
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 202315 min read
My Thoughts on The Bacchae
The Bacchae is one of my favorite pieces of Ancient Greek literature, and a critical primary source for understanding my patron deity....
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20235 min read
Fate in Greek Mythology and Religion
Fate and free will aren't as diametrically opposed as you might think. Every Classics student has to answer this question concerning the...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 202320 min read
Zeus, the Most Powerful God
Zeus is the most powerful god in Greek mythology and religion, whether you like it or not. Lately it’s become… I’ll say, fashionable to...
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Sarah McLean
Apr 14, 20239 min read
Is Paganism Better than Christianity?
Sort of, but not really. One of the biggest differences between Christianity/Islam and paganism is that the former two religions are...
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