Laura Perry
What the heck is a micropantheon?
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...
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Laura Perry
- Nov 4, 2021
- 1 min
To Footnote or not to Footnote?
Reconstructionist and revivalist spirituality can involve a lot of conflicting rules, definitions, and gatekeeping. How have the folx in...
Laura Perry
- Oct 28, 2021
- 1 min
Fun with Fabric, Minoan Style
One of the fun aspects of following a historically-inspired spiritual path is dressing the part. That can be difficult for Minoan...
Laura Perry
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
Divination: A Divine Act
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...
Laura Perry
- Oct 14, 2021
- 1 min
Which day for which god?
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...
Laura Perry
- Oct 7, 2021
- 1 min
Bringing in the Ships
Like all seasons, the sailing season has its rhythms, its beginning and its end. The end of sailing season in the Mediterranean is coming...
Laura Perry
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Iconography Takes Flight
Flying creatures are a natural symbol for deities, especially those that feel like they come from "above and beyond." Explore the winged...
Laura Perry
- Sep 23, 2021
- 1 min
Introducing a new god and goddess!
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...
Laura Perry
- Sep 16, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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...
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