Naturalistic Paganism

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Walking the Labyrinth, by Anna Walther

The cicada song in the trees above intensified as I approached the center. Coincidence, I’m certain, and yet…

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[Dead Ideas] “Geis VII Finale: Quentin Tarantino’s The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel”, by B. T. Newberg

This one has it all: romance, plunder, mimes – and it all ends in a bloodbath! This story is without doubt the Pulp Fiction of medieval Irish literature, so here it is: The Destruction of Da Derga’s Hostel, told in the style of Quentin Tarantino! With a soundtrack by Brooklyn band Twin Guns!

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[Dead Ideas] “A Valentine to Poe, and Other Traditions of Olde”, by B. T. Newberg

What Valentine did Edgar Allen Poe receive from his lover one fateful year? You’ll find this along with many interesting old Valentines Day traditions in this special holiday episode. If you ever want to divine your lover’s identity, this episode will teach you plenty of ways. Enjoy!

And be sure to support the show at http://www.patreon.com/deadideaspod to get yourself drawn as a comic book character!

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Happy Darwin Day!

Happy Darwin Day! This commemorates the birthday of the one who contributed the theory of natural selection to our understanding of evolution, Charles Darwin.

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[Dead Ideas] “Geis VI: The Viking Terror: An Interview with Fin Dwyer”, by B. T. Newberg

Another interview! Fin Dwyer of The Irish History Podcast talks to us today about the traumatizing impact of the Vikings on medieval Irish culture. You can also see me draw Fin’s portrait on our Dead Ideas youtube channel!

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