Ryan SmithAug 7, 20234 min readMagic, A HistoryIt’s not every day you see an Oxford professor seriously argue magical thinking is just as valid and religion and science. I suspect it...
Ryan SmithJul 17, 20233 min readThe Magic of the Otherworld by Morpheus Ravenna (sí/hir)There’s been a significant shift happening in Pagan writing lately. Authors are increasingly turning towards folk magic-based practices...
Ryan SmithOct 21, 20227 min readSergeant Howie Had it ComingThe Wicker Man is, without a doubt, a key cultural touchstone in the modern Pagan movement. Even if you haven’t seen the film, you...
Ryan SmithMay 31, 20229 min readReview - The NorthmanI was a bit late in seeing Robert Eggers’ The Northman compared to a lot of other very online Heathens for a variety of life-related...
Ryan SmithSep 21, 20213 min readReview - Why We Fight: Essays on Fascism, Resistance, and Surviving the ApocalypseThere is little question we are living in tumultuous, trying times. Many works have emerged, each offering unique perspectives and ideas...