This book review is in Dutch, because the book has (so far) only been published in Dutch: Er was ooit een tijd dat je met een lantaarn op zoek moest om een boek over hekserij of heidendom te vinden. Ik kan me herinneren hoe ik als jonge heks eind jaren ’90 meemaakte hoe dat veranderde. … Continue reading Dutch review of “De Heilige Nachten” by Mirjam van Donselaar
germanic folklore
Ostara and the historical accuracy of deities
Lately I was reminded of this meme from a few years ago: It was apparently sent out by a community of skeptics - mostly to use as a means to discredit the christian celebration of Easter. Pagans fell over themselves to tell how wrong the meme is. And indeed, it's baffling that skeptics (of all … Continue reading Ostara and the historical accuracy of deities
Holda’s visit
Finally, winter has shown its pale face here in the Netherlands. Last week, temperatures dropped below zero (seems almost a miracle these days). The earth , plants and trees were covered in a glittering blue layer of frost, which became all the more enchanting when the rising sun shone its pink-golden light over the world. … Continue reading Holda’s visit
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