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."

Paganism

Danish national museum unveils “dream find” gold hoard

By Eric O. Scott | October 17, 2021

An astounding gold hoard from the Iron Age has been discovered near Jelling, Denmark, and includes a bracteate amulet that potentially has a link to a myth featuring Odin.

Paganism

Biden proclaims October 11 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

By Eric O. Scott | October 8, 2021

U.S. President Biden announced today that Monday, in addition to celebrating Columbus Day, will mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the first time the holiday has been recognized nationally.

animals

Column: The Blessings of St. Groundhog

By Eric O. Scott | September 4, 2021

Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott on his relationship with St. Groundhog, a marmot who lives in the churchyard across the street.

climate change

Editorial: No Time to Despair

By Eric O. Scott | August 13, 2021

Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott argues the message of this week’s United Nations report on climate change is that human have the agency – and the imperative – to act against further global warming.

Paganism

Review: “The Green Knight” – what lingers after the red is gone

By Eric O. Scott | August 1, 2021

Weekend editor Eric O. Scott reviews the new film by David Lowery, The Green Knight.