Pachamama, the Andean Earth Mother, remains central to Indigenous tradition, honored with August rituals of offerings, fire, and libations. From sacred mountains to political debates, she embodies the enduring bond between land, spirit, and community across the Andes. Devotees celebrated her feast day last week.
Eric O. Scott reviews three classic Disney shorts with mythological themes: “Playful Pan,” “King Neptune,” and “The Goddess of Spring.” Produced between 1930 and 1934, each cartoon represents a different approach to myth and film-making.
Police and media coverage emphasized alleged links to Witchcraft and the occult in the case of Heather Jean Evans, 45, who pleaded guilty to arson and murder in a 2022 fire. Evans was also tied to additional fires marked by occult symbols and handwritten notes.
He spins the card, bright with marigolds, to face me. “Stop me if you’ve heard this one before – what if you let yourself be sad?” Looking at the card is easier than looking at him. “I tried,” I say. “I should be done by now.”
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