Paganism
Review: “The Northman” – What evil steals the hearts of brave young men?
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Lyonel Perabo reviews the new film “The Northman,” directed by Robert Eggers, which features striking historical fidelity in its story of Viking Age revenge.
Europe
“Oh, this is a real war”: reports from Ukraine and Romania, Pagan orgs send support
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TWH continues its coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We speak with Yuliia Ivanytska, a Ukrainian craftswoman, about the war’s impact on her life and business, and with a Witch in nearby Romania about the refugee situation. More statements from Pagan organizations, including Circle Sanctuary, Cherry Hill Seminary, and Pagan Police UK, are also included.
interfaith
Column: In Defense of Unmindfulness
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“In sports, music, and martial arts, the unbinding of the mind as it focuses upon a specific task is paired with a shutting down of other mental faculties. Senses are simply turned off in a subjectively very real way. Linear thinking evaporates as the Odinnic moment expands.
“Rather than mindfulness, this is a process of unmindfulness.”
Paganism
Column: To Odin at Midwinter
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In a special Yuletide offering, Karl Seigfried addresses the god Odin, giving thanks for his gifts at Midwinter.
Paganism
Review: Ragnarok by Odin Helgheim
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Lyonel Perabo reviews the first volume of Odin Helgheim’s comics series “Ragnarok,” which has just been released in an English translation.