Eric O. Scott, Author at The Wild Hunt

Eric O. Scott

Eric O. Scott was raised by witches. He writes about his life as a second-generation Pagan, pilgrimage, pop culture, and politics. He is the Pagan Perspectives Editor for The Wild Hunt and a contributing editor for Killing the Buddha. His first novel, The Lives of the Apostates, was published in 2013 by Moon Books. He has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and an PhD in English from the University of Missouri - Columbia. His middle name is not "Odin."

Editorial

Editorial: Trans people are under attack. What are Pagans going to do about it?

By Eric O. Scott | March 12, 2023

Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott examines the current assault on transgender rights and calls for the Pagan community to show support to our queer siblings.

Africa

Scans reveal hidden chamber in Great Pyramid

By Eric O. Scott | March 5, 2023

Using techniques like muon radiography and ultrasound, scientists have identified a previously unknown chamber within the Great Pyramid of Khufu.

Culture

Classics of Pagan Cinema: La Belle et La Bête

By Eric O. Scott | February 26, 2023

In the first of a new occasional series, weekend editor Eric O. Scott looks back at Jean Cocteau’s 1946 classic, La Belle et la Bête, with an eye to its Pagan themes.

Living

No Place to Raise Children

By Eric O. Scott | December 24, 2022

“This will be my last regular column for The Wild Hunt.” Our weekend editor, Eric O. Scott, reflects on parenthood, life in St. Louis, and a decade of writing on these pages.

Belt Publishing

Review: Rust Belt Arcana and Great Lakes Tarot

By Eric O. Scott | November 27, 2022

Weekend editor Eric O. Scott reviews two tarot decks from David Wilson, Rust Belt Arcana and the new Great Lakes Tarot.