Eligiah Thornton, Author at The Wild Hunt

Eligiah Thornton

Eligiah Thornton is a journalist, actor, poet, activist, farmer, and artist who grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. Though he has never been one for labels, one may consider him a “Green Witch”, obsessing over plants and animals since he was a child with a keen sense for empathy. When he is not interviewing local government officials or writing the story of someone who needs to be heard, he can be found making salves and tinctures from native Appalachian plants. As animals are extremely important to him, he spends most of his time running over mountains and through streams with his beloved pups, Echoes and Piper Howlywell. It is only in these moments that true inspiration strikes him and he wouldn’t have it any other way as he was born of these magical lands and he must be a steward of it.

Living

A Tradition of Advocacy for Pagan Religious Freedom

By Eligiah Thornton | February 16, 2023

Pagan advocacy for religious freedom continue to be front-and-center within community groups.

Arts & Culture

“The words didn’t really fit what I believed:” New seasonal music release reclaims Pagan roots

By Eligiah Thornton | December 15, 2022

Adrianne Blanks, a relative newcomer to the Asheville area, releases a new Pagan version of a beloved holiday carol.

Paganism

The People’s Tree

By Eligiah Thornton | November 29, 2022

On November 2, the evergreen tree that will grace the west lawn of the White House at U.S. capitol was harvested from Pisgah Forest. Tonight, Ruby, the red spruce was lit up for the first time.

Paganism

Mask making workshop draws on ancient traditions

By Eligiah Thornton | October 20, 2022

Pagan mask making workshop utilized found and upcycled items for creating a mask for the upcoming holiday.

Paganism

The Heathen Open Halls Project shuts down

By Eligiah Thornton | September 7, 2022

The Wild Hunt speaks with the Josh and Cat Heath about the decision to shut down their Open Halls Project.