The Greek word that gets translated as “sin” is ἁμαρτία, hamartia, which is better translated as “a mistake.” In the context of Greek...

So, here’s the thing about Beowulf: It exists in relative isolation. We have no idea who wrote it. We know vaguely when it was written,...

It’s an unfortunate fact that nearly all of the Germanic and Celtic mythology that we have was written by Christians centuries after...

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...

“Magic” is notoriously difficult for scholars to define. There isn’t really any objective definition of it, because “magic” means...

It’s Christmas, and thus comes the inevitable barrage of internet posts claiming that Christmas was “stolen” from pagans in one way or...

I’m kind of fascinated by the emphasis on creation in Christianity. I was raised Christian, but either my denomination didn’t emphasize...

I’m not a huge fan of Neil deGrasse Tyson, but there’s a quote of his that I like: “The Universe is under no obligation to make sense to...

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...

There’s plenty of variation within the Ancient Greek creation myths, especially regarding which order the gods came into being. Sometimes...

The memes that claim that Jesus was copied off of this or that pagan god make a ton of false claims.

A few years ago, I read The White Goddess by Robert Graves, and it recently came to my attention again. To say I resent Graves would be...

The Bacchae is one of my favorite pieces of Ancient Greek literature, and a critical primary source for understanding my patron deity....

Fate and free will aren't as diametrically opposed as you might think. Every Classics student has to answer this question concerning the...

Sort of, but not really. One of the biggest differences between Christianity/Islam and paganism is that the former two religions are...