Minos, the character from myth, turns out to be not a king but a god - a member of the Minoan pantheon. He has been a particularly...

What kinds of people seek out Modern Minoan Paganism, and why? That's a question I was asked in an interview recently. I had to answer on...

The Minoan Snake Goddess figurines are pretty famous. But did you know that they were found in pieces, partly smashed, and their...

Recently, I've seen a lot of argument online about what is and isn't cultural appropriation. The discussions I've seen make it sound like...

That's pots - plural - just in case you were reading too quickly. ;-) Kamares ware is a style of ceramics produced over the course of...

Book pirating is a growing problem. It hurts less-well-known authors like me far worse than it hurts the big names. My friend and fellow...

It's funny the ideas archaeologists sometimes come up with when they discover new types of artifacts. Here's one whose identity has...

Tarot can feel a little intimidating sometimes, regardless of whether you're a newbie or an old hat. I've collected up some resources...

Micropantheon may not be a word you've heard before, but it's an interesting concept. And believe it or not, you're probably already...

Reconstructionist and revivalist spirituality can involve a lot of conflicting rules, definitions, and gatekeeping. How have the folx in...

One of the fun aspects of following a historically-inspired spiritual path is dressing the part. That can be difficult for Minoan...

Divination can be a helpful and enjoyable addition to your spiritual practice. But did you know that if you want a deity's help, you need...

The seven-day week probably wasn't a thing back in the Bronze Age Mediterranean. But we live with a seven-day week now, and we're already...

Like all seasons, the sailing season has its rhythms, its beginning and its end. The end of sailing season in the Mediterranean is coming...

Flying creatures are a natural symbol for deities, especially those that feel like they come from "above and beyond." Explore the winged...

OK, technically they're new faces of two deities we're already familiar with. Still, they're a pantheon expansion, if you see what I...

The art of the ancient world is a constant inspiration to modern artists. But when modern art makes the rounds online labeled as if it...

Astrology** is a fascinating practice that's been around in one form or another for millennia. I'm old enough to have learned to draw...

We're two days into our festival of the Mysteries in Modern Minoan Paganism. Discover all the different ways you can celebrate in today's...

Why on earth would the Minoans use dye from a sea snail to paint a crocus flower? Find out in today's Minoan Path blog post: Royal...