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Nov 29, 2018
1 min

New Cover Reveal: The Bed

I'm so very thankful that so many people have enjoyed my novel The Bed. But I thought the cover could use a little sprucing up. So I put on my graphic designer hat. After a fair amount of sweating and cursing (and one very clever bit of help from my daughter, who is better at this sort of thing than I am) I've created a spiffy new cover for the book. Ta-da! LOL I hope you like it. I think it captures the vibe of the book much better than the (slightly boring) original cover d

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Laura Perry

Sep 4, 2018
1 min

It's website revamp time!

It's long past spring cleaning time, but my website has needed some sprucing up for a while now. I've just given it a revamp, with a brighter, fresher look. I think it more accurately reflects all the different things I do besides just the Minoan stuff - though obviously, that's still a big part of how I spend my time, and probably always will be. I worked up a new logo that's also lighter and brighter than the previous one. Once I'd finished it, I realized that it reminds me

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Revamping The Wiccan Wellness Book: Pictures!

Laura Perry

Aug 21, 2018
1 min

Revamping The Wiccan Wellness Book: Pictures!

I've spent the summer researching, revising and updating The Wiccan Wellness Book for the second edition (release date 28 September). It will have an all-new cover, which I'll share with you as soon as it's ready. But I decided the interior illustrations needed some freshening up, too. Here are a few of the new ones I've drawn. This one goes with the chapter about natural methods of healthcare, including herbalism: Here are some dandelions for the chapter about Green Partners

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A Modern Minoan Pagan Author: Why I do what I do

Laura Perry

Jul 17, 2018
1 min

A Modern Minoan Pagan Author: Why I do what I do

One of the most common questions people ask me is what inspired me to write the Minoan books, create the Minoan Tarot, and so on. The simple answer is necessity. The more complicated answer is here: A Modern Minoan Pagan Author: Why I do what I do In the name of the bee, And of the butterfly, And of the breeze, amen. #tarot #writing #art #paganism #spirituality #crete #minoan

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Symbols, Opinions, and "Right Thinking" in Modern Minoan Paganism

Laura Perry

Mar 13, 2018
1 min

Symbols, Opinions, and "Right Thinking" in Modern Minoan Paganism

Different people see symbols and images differently, even within a single spiritual tradition. Is that all right? How important are those differences? I explore these issues today on the Minoan Path blog: Symbols, Opinions, and "Right Thinking" in Modern Minoan Paganism To join the conversation about Modern Minoan Paganism, head on over to our welcoming community at Ariadne's Tribe on Facebook. In the name of the bee, And of the butterfly, And of the breeze, amen. #symbolism

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Laura Perry

Oct 3, 2017
1 min

Mysterious Minoan Floating Objects

The Minoan gold seal rings are fascinating little objects, all the more so because the images on them are full of strange floating objects. Find out more about these mysterious shapes on today's Minoan Path blog post: Minoan Seal Rings and their Mysterious Floating Objects To join the conversation about Modern Minoan Paganism and ancient Minoan civilization, head on over to our welcoming community at Ariadne's Tribe on Facebook. In the name of the bee, And of the butterfly, A

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Laura Perry

Sep 26, 2017
3 min

The Danger of Pedestals

I recently had the interesting experience of someone being upset by some artwork I chose for my Facebook profile picture. The art in question is the sweet painting above, Great and Small by the talented artist Fran Downs (you should order a print -- really you should). The person felt that this work of art somehow desecrates the original, which is The Creation of Adam, part of the Sistine Chapel fresco ceiling paintings done by Michelangelo. No, the person concerned isn't Chr

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Minoan Art: Don't bet your religion on it

Laura Perry

Sep 19, 2017
1 min

Minoan Art: Don't bet your religion on it

The colorful frescoes from ancient Knossos are inspiring, but are they reliable sources of information about Minoan religion and culture? You might be surprised at the answer to that question. Find out more in today's Minoan Path blog post: Reconstructing Minoan Art: Don't bet your religion on it If you'd like to join the discussion about ancient Minoan civilization and Modern Minoan Paganism, head on over to our welcoming community at Ariadne's Tribe on Facebook. In the name

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Laura Perry

Mar 15, 2017
1 min

Minoan Epiphany: Come on Down!

Epiphany isn't a word you typically hear in relation to modern religions. It means the appearance of the deity - god or goddess - to the worshipers. Epiphanies show up in Minoan art, suggesting that the Minoans experienced their gods "close up and personal" during their rituals. I've shared some details and several examples from Minoan seal rings in this Minoan Path blog post: Minoan Epiphany: Come on Down! If you'd like to join the conversation about the ancient Minoans and

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Laura Perry

Feb 22, 2017
2 min

The Magic of Nature Oracle: A Review

Like most people who use Tarot and oracle cards, I have quite a collection and am always finding new decks that I love. Well, here's another one. My talented writer/musician friend Sheena Cundy has also created a beautiful oracle deck along with her artist friend and fellow "crafty crone" Tania Copsey. The Magic of Nature Oracle is a set of 39 cards plus a book, and they come nestled in a hand-sewn burlap pouch for safekeeping. I couldn't wait to start playing around with the

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Minoan Coming of Age: The Akrotiri Frescoes

Laura Perry

Feb 1, 2017
1 min

Minoan Coming of Age: The Akrotiri Frescoes

The ancient Minoan city of Akrotiri, on the island of Santorini (a.k.a. Thera), was home to people of all ages. Among them were girls and boys who were honored during coming-of-age rites. We can understand some of what they experienced through the beautiful frescoes on the walls of the building where the ceremonies were held: Minoan Coming of Age: The Akrotiri Frescoes I feel this is something we've lost in our modern society, something we need to bring back to honor our youn

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Laura Perry

Oct 19, 2016
1 min

Minoan Birds: Goddess on the Wing

The Minoans were great artists. They depicted birds and other animals so accurately that we can identify the specific species in the frescoes and on the pottery from ancient Crete. But they also created images of birds that don't make any sense realistically: bird heads on human women, birds with breasts...but perhaps these weren't meant to be real birds. Perhaps the Minoans worshiped a Bird Goddess, an aspect of the Mother Goddess as she flies through the air or descends fro

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Minoan Ecstatic Postures: Beginning the Adventure

Laura Perry

Jul 6, 2016
1 min

Minoan Ecstatic Postures: Beginning the Adventure

Archaeologists have found lots of Minoan figurines that show people in odd poses, with their arms in strange positions. It turns out, these are ritual postures used not just to show reverence but also to attain altered states of consciousness. This week on the Minoan Path Blog I'm exploring the most well-known of these postures, called the Minoan salute: Minoan Ecstatic Postures: Beginning the Adventure In upcoming weeks I'll share my experiences with other poses found in Min

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Laura Perry

Jun 15, 2016
1 min

The Colors of Minoan Life and Art

Minoan art is so vibrant and colorful, I feel like I could walk right into the scenes on the frescoes. Where did they get those beautiful colors? You might be surprised. You might also be surprised to know that some of the colors have meanings beyond just 'This is pretty.' To find out more, have a read through my latest Minoan Path blog post: The Colors of Minoan Life and Art To join the discussion about modern Minoan Paganism, hop on over to Ariadne's Tribe on Facebook. #min

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