Over in Ariadne's Tribe (my discussion group that focuses on modern Minoan Paganism) we often find ourselves questioning the label...

We all want success, sure, but at what cost? In difficult economic times, people tend to value short-term profit over long-term benefits....

The Snake Goddess is iconic of Minoan civilization and religion, but who is she really and what place does she have in modern Minoan...

Many modern Pagan traditions involve sacred postures of one sort or another. This is an ancient practice, one the Minoans used to honor...

The ancient Minoans lived on an island surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. Those blue waters inspired their livelihood, their cuisine,...

The ancient Minoans lived during the Bronze Age, a time when people learned how to combine metals together to make alloys strong enough...

Sir Arthur Evans christened this ancient Minoan symbol/object the Horns of Consecration. In the century since then, people have discussed...

People in the ancient world were just as concerned about appearance as we are, and they enjoyed a bit of self-adornment. For a peek into...

One thing Pagans like to do is connect with the past: find out what our ancestors used to do and bring ancient cultures and religions...

Today on the Minoan Path blog I'm adventuring into utopian territory. To be more specific, I'm focusing on the fact that the Minoans of...

The ruins that Sir Arthur Evans dug up at Knossos a century or so ago still fascinate us. But in the years since then, we've discovered...

I've had an apostrophe! (Yes, folks, that's the word I meant - it's a quote from the movie Hook. Sorry to expose my nerd-geekiness to you...

Today on the Minoan Path blog, I'm exploring a bit about Linear A, the writing system the ancient Minoans used to record their native...

No, I haven't lost my mind. The Autumn Equinox is the agricultural new year in Mediterranean climates. This fact had an important effect...

Today on the Minoan Path blog I'm reviewing a unique book: Ecstatic Body Postures by Belinda Gore. The short version is that I recommend...

One of the stranger bits of Minoan religion that turns up in art from ancient Crete is the activity known as a 'tree-shaking ritual.'...

Today on the Minoan Path blog, a few thoughts about the ancient Minoan sacred calendar - what we can know about it from archaeological...

The modern world is full of wonderful inventions, but one thing the ancients had but that is largely missing from our lives today is...

You've probably heard of polytheism, but henotheism may be a new one for you. This week on the Minoan Path blog, I'm diving into the...

Today over at the Minoan Path Blog I'm sharing some thoughts about the legendary figure of Minos. Demoted to a mortal king by the later...