in criticism of #witchblr being predominantly beginner guides (of which i am a little guilty), here's a little thread of some more advanced witchcraft ideas i've picked up.
if you can't access any of these links lmk!
please reblog with your own! and add links or book recs if you have any.
different philosophical theories of time (x)
pagan ideas of time (x) and nature's time (x)
the spirituality of time (x)
critical understandings of myth
modern constructions of myth (x)
what happened to myth? (x)
modern myths and design (x)
american myth and nationalism (x)
british myth and nationalism (x)
european non-classical myth (x)
*these are a collection of criticisms that i found interesting, and worth reflecting on. contrary to what tumblr thinks, there are negatives for (neo)paganism, and blind spots. being aware of them is useful.
is it giving ancient pagans a bad name? (x)
is it a nature religion? (x)
does it allow space for grooming and sexualisation? (x) *note, original essay is no longer accessible, but i think the comments do a decent job explaining.
is there a secret global neo-pagan movement? (x) *note, probably not, but this article still offers some interesting criticisms despite being a bit... kooky?
what even is paganism? (x)