Laura Perry
Modern vs. Ancient Art: Values and Problems
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...
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Laura Perry
- Sep 9, 2021
- 4 min
What's your sign? A quick astrology exercise for everyone
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...
Laura Perry
- Sep 2, 2021
- 1 min
Join me in celebrating the Mysteries!
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...
Laura Perry
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
It ought to be called Minoan Purple
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...
Laura Perry
- Aug 12, 2021
- 1 min
A Minoan Grocery List, Sort Of
There's possibly more than you ever wanted to know about Minoan food in this week's Minoan Path blog post: A Minoan Grocery List, Sort Of...
Laura Perry
- Aug 5, 2021
- 1 min
The Mystery of Minoan Marine Ware
When did Minoan marine ware ceramics suddenly appear, and why? Find out in this week's Minoan Path blog post: Minoan Marine Ware:...
Laura Perry
- Jul 29, 2021
- 1 min
Swinging Minoans
Minoan artifacts come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it's hard to tell for certain how they were used and whether they had any kind...
Laura Perry
- Jul 22, 2021
- 1 min
Ancient 3D, no special glasses needed
Ancient Minoan potters had some active imaginations. They created ceramic bowls with all kinds of interesting 3D elements. What might...
Laura Perry
- Jul 16, 2021
- 1 min
Surprising Sun Deities
Sometimes our expectations regarding ancient pantheons fall apart in the face of research and information. That's exactly what happened...
Laura Perry
- Jul 8, 2021
- 1 min
The Story Behind The Minoan Tarot
I've told the story behind the creation of The Minoan Tarot a number of times in interviews. But it occurred to me that I've never...
Laura Perry
- Jul 1, 2021
- 1 min
Psychopomp Work: Death and Beyond
We often say that politics and religion are the two taboo subjects in modern western society, but I would add that death is a strong...
Laura Perry
- Jun 17, 2021
- 1 min
The Trouble with Minoan Deity Names
This week's Minoan Path blog post focuses on an issue that's rare in other pantheons but common in ours: the survival (or not) of deity...
Laura Perry
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
If it's fake, can it still be inspiring?
How should we deal with forged artifacts when we're a part of a revivalist spiritual tradition? You might be surprised at the answer: If...
Laura Perry
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Minoan Trickle-Down Archaeology
How much of the online information about the Minoans is correct? Why do outdated theories and disproven ideas linger on in the...
Laura Perry
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Thought and Belief in Modern Minoan Paganism
Spiritual traditions involve both beliefs and practices. Where does Modern Minoan Paganism lie on the spectrum of "you must do these...
Laura Perry
- May 13, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: Lost Connections
We've been told for a long time that depression and anxiety are purely matters of brain chemistry: fix the brain chemistry and like...
Laura Perry
- May 6, 2021
- 1 min
Minoan Subcultures and the Sacred Calendar
No culture is a monolith - just think about the variety of accents, lifestyles, and traditions in your country. The same was true in the...
Laura Perry
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
Book Review: Winners Take All
Have you noticed that the solution to every problem seems to be "buy this product/service"? Well, it turns out there's a reason for that,...
Laura Perry
- Apr 22, 2021
- 1 min
No one owns the gods, but traditions have rules to follow
Individual, personal spirituality and spiritual traditions are two different things. They overlap, obviously, and where they do, things...
Laura Perry
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1 min
Some things, I just won't do
Because I am, apparently, "the Minoan lady," I get asked lots of questions about the Minoans. Sometimes I have an answer, and sometimes I...