Tag Archives: Augustus

O Kalends, my Kalends!

Posted on 5 August 2016 by

This time last year, I presented a ritual at Olympia, Washington, in honour of Rome and Augustus on the occasion of the Kalends of August. I’d like to reiterate my thanks to the organizers of Many Gods West last year, … Continue reading →

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Report-back from Olympia! (part I of III)

Posted on 10 August 2015 by

Well, I think it’s fair to say that the inaugural Many Gods West conference in Olympia, Washington, was even more successful than any rational person could have hoped. The people attending brought with them a compelling blend of sincerity, devotion, … Continue reading →

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And for those who don’t like Gaul … there’s Gaul! :-)

Posted on 18 July 2015 by

Well, the final program for Many Gods West is out, and it’s a humdinger! Permit me to point out once again the high profile that Gaulish and Gallo-Roman polytheism will have for this event, which just makes my heart sing. … Continue reading →

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Win honour for your whole tribe!

Posted on 13 July 2015 by

Many Gods West is an alarming invigorating three weeks away! As I’ve mentioned in one or two previous posts, I’ll be presenting a ritual in honour of Dea Roma and Divus Augustus. I say “presenting” advisedly, because I will not … Continue reading →

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Romae et Augustae

Posted on 21 April 2015 by

As usual, I feel like I’ve got tons to say and not nearly enough mental focus to get it all down! I should have announced this earlier, but, conveniently, if I post now, it’ll go up on the dies natalis … Continue reading →

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September for Jove (and his deputies)

Posted on 18 September 2014 by

On the Ides of September (which are the 13th this month), I shared a lovely little meal with Jupiter in commemoration of the greater Epulum Jovis. This month also contains the birthday of the divine Augustus on the 23rd—which we … Continue reading →

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Why Karl Jenkins is my ‘Lugnasad’ soundtrack

Posted on 1 August 2014 by

First off, a bajillion thank-yous to all those who’ve blogged about the Polytheist Leadership Conference and made those of us who couldn’t go feel like vicarious participants. I hope to write some responses to some of those posts in the … Continue reading →

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