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Pagan perspectives, deity discussions, seasonal sojourns and epic epilogues from a whole host of Pagan authors on a wide and varied range of Pagan topics.
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Exploring Hecate, Queen of the Witches, Goddess at the Crossroads w/ Irisanya Moon (opens the original)
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Rachel Patterson welcomes back author, witch, priestess, and teacher Irisanya Moon to the Pagan Portal Podcast for an engaging conversation about one of Greek mythology’s most mysterious figures: Hecate.What makes Hecate so popular in modern Paganism and Witchcraft? Is she really a “Dark Goddess”? Why do people connect her with crossroads, keys, torches, ghosts, and magic? Can we ever fully define a deity whose nature is to exist between worlds?Rachel and Irisanya look at Hecate’s origins, symbo
Exploring the Wild Hunt w/ Morgan Daimler (opens the original)
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Rachel Patterson talks with bestselling author, folklorist, translator, and witch Morgan Daimler to explore one of European folklore’s most enduring and mysterious traditions: the Wild Hunt.The Wild Hunt is often talked about but not well understood, and it has been part of European folklore for over a thousand years. Stories of ghostly riders, hounds, gods, spirits, witches, and omens of death have changed across cultures but still hold a strong impact. Morgan uses years of research to clear up
Is Herne the Hunter Really an Ancient God? w/ Andrew Anderson (opens the original)
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Is Herne the Hunter really an ancient god, or is there more to his story than meets the eye?In this episode of the Pagan Portal Podcast, Rachel Patterson chats with Moon Books author Andrew Anderson about one of Britain’s most mysterious folklore figures. Herne, the antlered spirit of Windsor Forest, has become an important figure in modern Paganism, witchcraft, Druidry, and folklore. But how much of what we know about him is actually supported by history?Drawing on his latest book, Andrew takes
Understanding the Welsh Pantheon w/ Mhara Starling (opens the original)
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Join Rachel Patterson and Welsh folklorist Mhara Starling as they dive into Welsh mythology, folklore, and Pagan practice. Inspired by Mhara's latest book on Welsh deities, their conversation looks at what it truly means to connect with the spiritual traditions of Cymru. They go beyond stereotypes to reveal the stories, language, history, and living culture that shape Welsh Paganism today.Rachel and Mhara talk about topics like the meaning of the word "Welsh" and why some prefer "Cymru." They di
Celebrating Lughnasadh with Pagan Witches w/ Rachel Patterson, Jessica Howard, Lucya Starza, Katie Ness (opens the original)
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What does Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, mean to modern Pagans and witches? Is it just about baking bread, honouring Lugh, and celebrating the first harvest, or does this ancient festival offer something deeper than tradition?For this Lughnasadh special, Rachel Patterson talks with Jessica Howard, Lucya Starza, and Katie Ness in a relaxed conversation about how each of them celebrates this time of year. They discuss everything from baking bread and making corn dollies to river offerings, fora
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