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Pagan Tama

2018-03-25T10:19:31+00:00

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Grief Is A Personal Matter

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:19 am   By Megan Manson

The poppy is a very powerful symbol for people in Britain, and like Remembrance Sunday itself it means different things to different people. But like all powerful symbols, the poppy is not without controversy. Read more

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2018-03-25T10:19:31+00:00

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A Tribute to Pocahontas

Last updated on: March 25, 2018 at 10:19 am   By Megan Manson

For Samhain, my friend and fellow Pagan Rachel wrote this beautiful tribute to Pocahontas to honour her spirit. It is so poignant and so relevant to what is happening in the world today, I am sharing it here with Rachel's permission. Read more

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2018-02-07T17:03:22+00:00

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Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews October 2016

Last updated on: February 7, 2018 at 5:03 pm   By Megan Manson

Fittingly for the run-up to Samhain, this month's books include books on Pan the "Dark Lord" of the forest, and the "Dark Goddess." Read more

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2016-10-22T19:43:36+00:00

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The Grim Reaper and The Second Law of Thermodynamics

Last updated on: October 22, 2016 at 7:43 pm   By Megan Manson

I find it intriguing that the second law of thermodynamics, one of the most important concepts in science, essentially describes death. Read more

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2016-10-17T19:30:01+00:00

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A Shinto Experience in New Zealand

Last updated on: October 17, 2016 at 7:30 pm   By Megan Manson

It was as if we had passed through the veil and entered the realm of spirits, of kami. Read more

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2016-10-09T20:49:08+00:00

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Make a Japanese “Weather Ghost” Charm

Last updated on: October 9, 2016 at 8:49 pm   By Megan Manson

Learn all about teru-teru bozu charms for wishing for good weather, and make your own! Read more

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2016-10-07T19:30:13+00:00

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Neopaganism v. Shinto: Death and Darkness

Last updated on: October 7, 2016 at 7:30 pm   By Megan Manson

How do Shinto and Neopaganism differ in their responses to nature's darker aspects? Read more

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2016-10-03T06:18:38+00:00

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Neopaganism v. Shinto: Sacred Objects

Last updated on: October 3, 2016 at 6:18 am   By Megan Manson

A look at the role sacred objects play in Shinto and Neopaganism - and the different ways the two beliefs regard such things. Read more

Shinto & Japanese Religion

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2016-09-27T18:15:25+00:00

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Pagan, Shinto & Spiritual Book Reviews September 2016

Last updated on: September 27, 2016 at 6:15 pm   By Megan Manson

This month, Pagan Tama's reviews include a book written in Japanese for the first time, a Terry Pratchett classic, and a book written by Patheos Pagan's managing editor Jason Mankey! Read more

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2016-09-19T21:08:57+00:00

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Do We Embody Our Gods?

Last updated on: September 19, 2016 at 9:08 pm   By Megan Manson

I see devotees almost as “masks” that our deities wear in order to interact with the human, mortal world. Read more

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