![]() ![]() ![]() Pagans draw inspiration from fiction and also bring their practices to life in popular novels. ![]() Whatever terminology we choose to use for them is not the point it is that they existed and have existed in the past.Ĭontemporary Paganism’s emphasis on sacred story and narrative has led to an interdependent relationship with popular media. Matricultures still exist today in some parts of the world, albeit under threat as all Indigenous cultures are. All the heated rhetoric about "matriarchy" avoids the real issue, which is the existence of cultures that did not enforce a patriarchal double standard or make females legal minors ruled by fathers, brothers, and husbands. It looks at the furor over the work of Marija Gimbutas, Eller's charges of "essentialism" and "goddess monotheism," and theories about whether patriarchal social organization originated among foragers or agriculturalists. It also proposes that patriarchy is a historical development, questions functionalist interpretations of myths (or oral histories) of male takeovers. This article surveys literature on history, archaeology, and ethnography, from Lafitau, Morgan, Marx and Engels to Matilda Joslyn Gage and Barbara Mann, Bachofen to Jacquetta Hawkes. ![]()
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![]() “The gods are walking,” a character remarks, “and none of us are prepared.” Also, as an emotionally wracked James reflects in the aftermath, “ We suffer for love because love is worth it.” The wealthy, cosmopolitan cast of Londoners includes some ethnic diversity. A brief but desperate climactic battle drives off a demonic incursion, but worse is plainly to come. ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, with Nephilim suddenly being slaughtered Jack the Ripper–style and other mysterious doings in the background, friendships are tested amid the efforts of supporting cast members to follow the leads in chaste but steamy couplings, requited and otherwise, same-sex and otherwise, even living and…otherwise. ![]() Set in 1903 and centered on a love triangle involving the well-bred offspring of part-angel Nephilim last met in the Infernal Devices series, this episode carries on from Chain of Gold (2020) as golden-eyed James Herondale and Persian/British Cordelia Carstairs, wielder of the legendary blade Cortana, are wed in what-due to the workings of various spells and ill-concealed feelings-they think will be only a marriage of convenience while third-wheel Grace Blackthorn uses her power to cloud people’s minds and further the machinations of her deranged foster mother. ![]() Both warring hearts and (literally) fiendish schemes keep the upcoming generation of demon-fighting Shadowhunters on their toes in this midtrilogy doorstopper. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Unable to tear his eyes away, groaned and grew pale at the sight of that which followed. There is a fairly clear depiction of the various states of Wamphyri-hood, which clears up the water a bit, even if it is grim as hell. Some of the concepts are fairly familiar, while others are certainly pretty out of the box. Vamphyri! is rich with lore and history, and goes a long way in establishing Lumley’s Vampire mythology. The old Thing in the ground had lived for five hundred years, and as long again had lain undead in his unhallowed grave. The first novel dealt with many themes, but not so very prominently with the theme of the Vamphyri (or, rather, Wamphyri). ![]() As the very title of this novel suggests, this is where the Vampire theme of the Necroscope series starts coming into its own. This is a long ish review, because, frankly, it can hardly be anything but. If you think what you've seen so far is unpleasant, what you're about to see is far worse! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() They become friends and Bromden gives an intimate account of how McMurphy tries to overcome the oppressive world Ratched has created, victimizing her patients, but the outcome is tragic. McMurphy aims to overthrow the strict rule and give the inmates back their life and dignity.Ĭhief Broom identifies the rebellious McMurphy with his own father, a huge strong Indian made weak and powerless by the oppression of white people. When Randall McMurphy enters the mental hospital to avoid going to prison, his internment in the wing under Ratched leads to a direct confrontation. He's not, but he is mentally disturbed, which colour his poetical descriptions of what happens in the mental hospital wing under the leadership of the strict Nurse Ratched. Chief Broom is a huge Indian who never says a word, so he's assumed to be deafmute. The story, set in a mental hospital, is told by Chief Bromden, or Chief Broom as he's called by the staff. From an author's perspective, this is one of the finest books with an unreliable narrator I've ever come across. ![]() ![]() Fighting Mitch’s insecurities is an even bigger job than putting up with his father. The first time Byron laid eyes on Mitch he knew the older man was meant to be his boy. Now one man will change how Mitch looks at his life and what is truly important. That was years ago and even though Mitch never found a Daddy of his own, he knew what he wanted. Mitch knew he was a boy the first time he observed a submissive over a Dom’s knee getting his ass reddened. Welcome to Athena Steller's gay romance world. ![]() Paranormal creatures who will fight for the one that completes them. ![]() Overview: Daddies that protect and love their boys. Daddy's Boy series by Athena Steller (#3-3.5, 3.6, 5) ![]() ![]() The opening and closing poems refer to the most familiar Biblical stories. Many of the poems focus on history, whether spiritual or political. ![]() Smith says that being Poet Laureate is “a kind of service ( Off the Shelf, July 31, 2018).” Poetry allows us to bridge our differences, to remind ourselves “that we do have things to say to each other, that we are interested in each other’s lives and vulnerabilities.” In this new collection, Smith explores, mourns and even celebrates those vulnerabilities, both national and individual. In a recent podcast of her conversation with Curtis Fox of the Poetry Foundation, Tracy K. Wade in the Water is, wonderfully, a Poet Laureate’s book-a book that speaks for the poet herself and for us all, at a perilous moment in our history. ![]() ![]() ![]() With French support, the people of Florence rebelled against the Medici and drove them out of the city. Two years later, King Charles VIII of France invaded Italy. When Lorenzo died in 1492, Savonarola called for Florence to become a Christian republic. But many also accused Lorenzo of being a tyrant who set the tone in Florence for corruption and immorality.Ī Christian monk named Savonarola preached against the Medici and Catholic Church priests for their greed and vices. When Lorenzo de Medici “The Magnificent” came to power in 1469, his family had gained a reputation for supporting new artists like Michelangelo. The Medici made Florence an economic powerhouse of banking and commerce. In 1434, the Medici family established its rule over Florence, a city-state in the center of Italy. But they had reached a balance of power until European kings decided to make Italy a battleground for their ambitions. ![]() These states were suspicious, hostile, and often at war with one another. Several regional city-states dominated Italy. ![]() ![]() If so desired, donations to the Merritton Legion Branch 138 would be appreciated by the family. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, June 3 at 10:00am. The family will receive friends at the HAINE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 26 Ormond Street South, Thorold on Friday from 7:00-9:00pm. Dear grandfather of Nicole (Geoff) Foster, Kim (Jack) Musiala, Nancy aka Pansy (Ben) Hill, Michael Roberts, late Brian Roberts, Kerrie (Craig) Lalonde, Brent Empey, James aka The Boo (Karina) and Douglas aka Babaloo (Daina) Chabot. Loving father of Brenda (Terry) Piech, Richard (Cindy) Chabot, Debbie (Ted) Empey, late Linda (Gary) Barkwill and late Denise Roberts. Survived by his brother Roger (Donna) Chabot and predeceased by sister Laurette Caron. He is predeceased by the love of his life Shirley (nee Burey) (2018). ![]() Catharines Hospital on Tuesday, in his 89th year. He was passionate about family and good friends, travelling, camping and enjoying a bonfire and a song. ![]() as well as a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138 in Merritton and played Cribbage for 50 years. ![]() Fern made his roots in Merritton in the 60's and owned Fern's Truck and Trailer and was active in the M.A.A. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He explored this to great effect in his novels along with Phaswane Mpe (obituary December 22 2004), he was one of the most promising post-apartheid writers, representing the frontier generation who attempt to transcend race in their exploration of South Africa.Īpartheid era literature had been based around narratives of blackness and whiteness, but for Sello, sex was the primary marker of identity. This led to an identity crisis for young Sello, torn between two warring cultures. The pressure for solidarity was intense and, by the mid-1980s, coercive and violent. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, schools were the focus of the anti-apartheid struggle in Soweto, and student leaders at its forefront. His father, Judah, had been torn between the desire to show solidarity with the black struggle and to give his sons the best possible education. This was at the height of racial polarisation and Sello was one of only two black children in his class. He was born in Orlando West, Soweto, at the height of the liberation struggle, and his relatively affluent family decided to send him to a private school in the white suburbs. ![]() ![]() Rodge and the engineers discover footage showing a creature known as a 'Delver' consuming and destroying the first inhabitants of Detritus - Spensa recognizes it as the eyes that she sees in the Nowhere when using her cytonic powers.Ī cytonic alien named Alanik crash lands on Detritus and cytonically implants her destination into Spensa's mind. ![]() ![]() Cobb, now the DDF admiral, is worried that humans will lose unless they manage to steal a Krell hyperdrive, as the Superiority is sending increasing numbers of warships into battle. Spensa and the DDF have pushed the Krell war into space Spensa's cytonic "defect" has been a key advantage in the war. It was published by Delacorte Press on November 26, 2019. It is the sequel to Skyward and second in a planned series of four books. ![]() Starsight is a 2019 young adult science fiction novel written by American author Brandon Sanderson. ![]() |