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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 30, 20211 min read


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 23, 20211 min read


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 16, 20211 min read


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 9, 20214 min read


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
Sep 2, 20211 min read


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 26, 20211 min read


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 12, 20211 min read


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
Aug 5, 20211 min read


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 29, 20211 min read


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 22, 20211 min read


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 16, 20211 min read


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 8, 20211 min read


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
Jul 1, 20211 min read


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 17, 20211 min read


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
Jun 10, 20211 min read


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 26, 20211 min read


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 20, 20211 min read


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 13, 20212 min read


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
May 6, 20211 min read


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 29, 20212 min read
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