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The Five Wits and Seven Senses of Celtic Folklore
The Five Wits and Seven Senses of Celtic folklore and legends
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Lord of the Rings: Insights
Tolkien's tale is more than fantasy
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Celtic Knotwork
"They built no cities, founded no empires and never developed a written language; their legacy to us has been fragmentary..." but they left to the world an art form of beauty--Celtic Knotwork.
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King Arthur's Grave?
If King Arthur's grave exists, it is probably at Glastonbury Abbey.
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String Theory and Spirituality
Science--and string theory--may provide answers to enduring questions about spirituality, other worlds, and how to achieve the life you've always wanted.
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The Ghosts Around You
Types of hauntings: Some are ghosts, some aren't.
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Joseph Campbell and Harry Potter
A very brief mythological analysis of J.K. Rowling's fantasy universe.
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Big faeries, little faeries
Faeries in fact and fiction - big or small?
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Cultural Nooks and Crannies
There are sources for folklore other than found within the pages of books...
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Glastonbury and the Holy Grail
The Holy Grail, Glastonbury Abbey, and the miraculous red water at Chalice Well.
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Mystical Glastonbury Tor
Since prehistoric times, Glastonbury Tor has been a mystical and sacred site.
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Lord of the Rings: Balance & conflict
LotR: Key elements of epic storytelling
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A Faerie Vision Quest
A Faerie Vision Quest is the method by which the culture of faerie bridges their gap between the real world and their Otherworld...
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Afterlife Mythology in Various Cultures
A brief overview of various world religions and their beliefs in the afterlife.
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Working Together: The Many Benefits of Writing Workshops
Don't need a writing workshop? Guess again. Find out how writing workshops can help you improve your writing, and join one today.
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Banshee - Ghost, faerie, or something else?
The Banshee - part ghost, part faerie, and a baffling link between worlds.
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Ghosts v. faeries
Ghosts, faeries, and aliens: A few guidelines
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Preparing for Journeys
Learn about the natural way that you already prepare yourself for taking journeys every night when you get ready for bed.
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Reincarnation
An introduction to Buddhist ideas about death and reincarnation.
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Site Review: SpecFicWorld.com
A site review of SpecFicWorld.com an excellent resource for writers of speculative fiction.
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King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table
Visit the Age of Chivalry and have a peek into the Legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
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Wild Boar: Pagan Warrior Spirit
To Celtic Pagans, Boar and Sow are sacred to the Goddess. Boar is courage and bravery; Sow, generosity and fertility. They are symbols of the male and female aspects.
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Ancient Meanings of Halloween
What is now known as Halloween used to be an ancient festival called Samhain, when the Celts celebrated the end of the light phase of the year and the start of the dark.
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Romantic Halloween
Cuddle up with your lover in a warm sanctuary for two on the scariest night of the year with a romantic dinner, gifts and decorations.
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Fox Medicine
A brief article on fox medicine and the lessons it can teach us.
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Media images of Avalon
A review of the recent TNT mini-series
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An Introduction to Working with Faeries
Whether you believe in fairies and want to meet some, or simply want to develop your magic, create encounters by learning how to work with fairies.
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Avalon: Place of Mystery and Fancy
Avalon is a mystical place that may or may not be Glastonbury.
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Caliban’s Hour by Tad Williams
Caliban's Hour by Tad Williams is Caliban's (a minor character in Shakespeare's play The Tempest) account of his life.
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Deer, Pagan Symbol of Gentleness
In Native American symbolism, Deer is female. She conquered humans' fear of journeying to Great Spirit's Lodge. Celts gave Stag a different representation.
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Dragpipe - Music For The Last Day Of Your Life
Dragpipe brings a fresher, real rock sound to the nu-metal craze. Plus, a few unsigned bands to check out
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Fairy Gardens For Little Girls
Every little girl seems to have a fascination for fairies. By creating a fairy garden, you can nurture their imagination as well as getting them interested in gardening.
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Halloween Customs
From ghosts, witches and ancient beliefs to modern celebrations, a look at Halloween and what it means.
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The Healing Craft-A Review
A review of The Healing Craft, by Janet and Stewart Farrar, and Gavin Bone.
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Glastonbury, the Isle of Avalon?
Part one of a series of articles about mystical Glastonbury, England.
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Holy Wells, Mystical Wells
Celtic holy well traditions, and St. Winefride's Well
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Sex and the French Media
When it comes to sex, understanding what's acceptable -and what's not- in France on television and in cinema.
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The Quest for the Holy Grail
Set out with the brave and valiant Knights of the Round Table on their Quest for the Holy Grail! ...But first, just what is the Holy Grail? Find out!
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Types of Fantasy
This article is about the different subgenres that Fantasy can be broken down into based on personal research.
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Wise Men of Gotham
The Wise Men of Gotham is a collection of approximately twenty popular tales of stupidity and foolery which date to 1540.
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Celtic Wheel of the Year
The Celtic Wheel of the year though shrouded in age, mystery, mystique, religious significance, folklore, mythology and legend the wheel contains astronomical and seasonal data that is reconizable today.
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Decoding The Epic of Gilgamesh
Explore the meaning of Life and Death in a quest for Immortality in The Epic of Gilgamesh.
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Doll Houses and Folklore
The tiny world of doll houses is a means by which adults and children can experience and enjoy fantasy. Through this medium they can enter into another world's dimension which fosters creativity, imagination, play, and an appreciation for beauty, serenity, and hard work.
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Healing After A Loss
Death, grief and ritual.
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Labyrinths - a path to self-discovery
Labyrinth walking is seeing a rise in popularity. Many religious and spiritual groups are constructing labyrinths within their communities. Walking labyrinths is an ancient meditative practice. In the past few years there has been a renewed interest in labyrinth walking and various groups and religious organizations around the world are holding labyrinth walks on a regular basis.
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Magick: An Overview
What is magic, where did it originate, and why do so many people believe in it?
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Ocean-Born Mary
The facts and charming fiction, behind one of America's most famous ghosts
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Oisin and Saint Patrick
What connection does the celtic mythical figure Oisin have to Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick? Find out in this article.
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