Culture
The Mighty Thor and the Failure of Masculinity
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There are plenty of options for pushing back on this culture of weak man-children using anger to puff themselves up. One of them is to turn to myths of mighty Thor.
Culture
Reassembled Svingerud Stone Reveals Layers of Early Runic Inscriptions
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Research published in February 2025 examines the Svingerud Stone, a runestone uncovered in a Norwegian grave site, appears to be the earliest known written depiction of the Proto-Norse language. The researchers say the discovery provides new insights into the origins of runic writing.
Culture
A Sacred Food is a Locus of Religious Intolerance in Brazil
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A savory fritter has become a symbol of resistance in Brazil’s fight against religious intolerance and racism. As evangelicals seek to erase Afro-Brazilian traditions, the Axé community stands firm, demanding religious freedom and cultural respect in a nationwide movement for justice and solidarity.
Arts & Culture
Review: Spells for Success by Lauren Parker
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“I also appreciated that each and every spell begins with drinking water,” writes Sprocket Wagner of this new spell deck from Simon Element. “Not only does this build in attention to one’s energy levels as a principle of spell work, it also tricked me into staying hydrated as I reviewed this deck.’
Living
Opinion: Resilience Through Justice and Strength
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We stand as a nation with all the tools needed spread before us, yet we are paralyzed through emotional attachment to the past, to revenge, and to a definition of “justice” rather than a desire to embrace the principle of Justice.