This community is about love. Love of the gods, the earth, our communities. There's a difference between showing that by participating and being respectful, and just telling people you love them. I hope that's clear.
Well, I'm subscribed for now, and will keep an eye on how things develop. The sidebar rules immediately seem unusually proactive and thorough, while also overly elaborate. The 'psychotropics' section seems odd and rather unnecessary, especially given that psychotropics were no doubt integral to many pagan traditions. *shrug*
I don't know what I'd add ATM, but as someone strongly influenced by the work of Joseph Campbell in comparative mythology, I have a tonne of curiosity about ancient belief systems, and just plain 'what was life like?' across the ~2.4Myrs existence of species Homo.
I also happen to run a community here (Euro Graphic Novels), which for sure has loads of relevancy in terms of fine arts and Euro culture & history. In fact one of the books on my list to more fully review deals with a hypothetical post-neolithic society, one which has some interesting ideas about a concept that might be called 'a more conscious version of the Jungian Shadow.' If all goes to plan, perhaps the review is something I might share here in future.
Note: I suppose there are older, more populous and active paganism subs across the FV, but I'm thinking it might be fun to see how things go with a brand new one. Cheers. 🙂
You actually might be interested in The Ever Present Origin by Jean Gebser. It's a book about how human consciousness has evolved into different structures throughout history. It goes into the "Archaic" structure that Gebser theorizes Neolithic people lived in. It's incredibly interesting and right up your alley, from what you shared here. Fortunately, you can read it for free in Archive.org!
Btw, based on your bio and this /c's subject matter, I'm rather curious about your background, and might ask some Q's in future. But I think I'll refrain from probing at the moment, so let's see how things go...
How about you visit my /c, comment on something that strikes your fancy, and I'll ask a question, likely based on the bio you've already shared, plus whatever your comment might be about. Challenge accepted?
Now maybe learn how to upvote others' comments as an average sort of 'routine kindness and read-it!,' or is that perhaps the bar just maybe much... much higher for you, possibly..?
Not meant disrespectfully, but perhaps 1) you're not in to the whole upvoting/downvoting thing whatsoever and/or 2) something would have to MAJORLY unchain your feels in order to react? Or 3) something dang'ol else-wise..?
Thank you for joining! The sidebar rules are proactive and thorough because I've been to other pagan online communities, and these have been the issues I've seen in them. From minors sharing sexual details about their rituals, to people pushing for "Annunaki-Nephilim" theories that have no basis in history, to downright neo-nazis using paganism as a means of spreading racist ideas. I made these rules to make sure the group stays clean and safe for people.
I'm well aware that psychotropics were used in several aspects of ancient pagan life. It's important to know, however, that the extent of their use and the substances they used are still hotly debated. We don't know a lot of important details, and that could be dangerous to someone trying to re-enact that practice. We know that Datura was used in some rituals, but how it was mixed and dosed is still unclear. A dose too large of Datura can potentially kill a person, and will certainly leave them mentally damaged in the long term. The last thing I want is someone dying or seriously damaging their mind because of advice they got from here. Now, you can still post content about the use of psychotropics here, like studies showing drug use took place in the Elusynian Mysteries, but just be mindful that it will be shared in the context of education and harm reduction, not an endorsement of taking substances.
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ga_so_art@piefed.social · 4 pts · 1y
I also want to periodically rotate the community profile image and banner to reflect different pagan traditions from around the world.
over_clox@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 1y
I want to contribute to this community, I'm just not fully sure how yet.
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 2 pts · 1y
Just being here and being open to new and different ideas is enough. And don't be a fascist.
over_clox@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 1y
Is it okay to say I love you?
I love everyone that isn't here to harm others.
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 2 pts · 1y
ehh let's keep the strong language down a bit. people might be put off by it.
over_clox@lemmy.world · -2 pts · 1y
Meh, just trying to be randomly nice.
I like nice people, sorry if the big L word isn't acceptable around these parts.
otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 1y
Don't hyperbolize, neighbor. That's not helpful or healthy. You were asked gently to tone it down, not "self-censor". 🤔
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
This community is about love. Love of the gods, the earth, our communities. There's a difference between showing that by participating and being respectful, and just telling people you love them. I hope that's clear.
maily500@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
Hello 👋
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
amazing
JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
Hahaha.. that's so funny...
Okay okay, I guess it's a super-fun little series, er...
"El Hombre De Cromagnon..."
(Sounds great in French, but I pity the fool whose job it was to express it in Spanish)
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
I've never even heard the french version lol
JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
Well, I'm subscribed for now, and will keep an eye on how things develop. The sidebar rules immediately seem unusually proactive and thorough, while also overly elaborate. The 'psychotropics' section seems odd and rather unnecessary, especially given that psychotropics were no doubt integral to many pagan traditions. *shrug*
I don't know what I'd add ATM, but as someone strongly influenced by the work of Joseph Campbell in comparative mythology, I have a tonne of curiosity about ancient belief systems, and just plain 'what was life like?' across the ~2.4Myrs existence of species Homo.
I also happen to run a community here (Euro Graphic Novels), which for sure has loads of relevancy in terms of fine arts and Euro culture & history. In fact one of the books on my list to more fully review deals with a hypothetical post-neolithic society, one which has some interesting ideas about a concept that might be called 'a more conscious version of the Jungian Shadow.' If all goes to plan, perhaps the review is something I might share here in future.
Note: I suppose there are older, more populous and active paganism subs across the FV, but I'm thinking it might be fun to see how things go with a brand new one. Cheers. 🙂
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
You actually might be interested in The Ever Present Origin by Jean Gebser. It's a book about how human consciousness has evolved into different structures throughout history. It goes into the "Archaic" structure that Gebser theorizes Neolithic people lived in. It's incredibly interesting and right up your alley, from what you shared here. Fortunately, you can read it for free in Archive.org!
https://archive.org/details/the-ever-present-origin-by-jean-gebser/mode/2up
JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
Thank'ee kindly!
Btw, based on your bio and this /c's subject matter, I'm rather curious about your background, and might ask some Q's in future. But I think I'll refrain from probing at the moment, so let's see how things go...
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
hell, make a post with questions, open them up to the whole forum (all 4 of us)
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
You can ask now, I'm happy to fill the space with discussions.
JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
How about you visit my /c, comment on something that strikes your fancy, and I'll ask a question, likely based on the bio you've already shared, plus whatever your comment might be about. Challenge accepted?
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
did you one better: i made a whole post
JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
You did well, matey!!
All hail. <3
Now maybe learn how to upvote others' comments as an average sort of 'routine kindness and read-it!,' or is that perhaps the bar just maybe much... much higher for you, possibly..?
Not meant disrespectfully, but perhaps 1) you're not in to the whole upvoting/downvoting thing whatsoever and/or 2) something would have to MAJORLY unchain your feels in order to react? Or 3) something dang'ol else-wise..?
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 1 pts · 1y
I just forgot to check up on the notifications of that post. My bad.
ga_so_art@piefed.social · 0 pts · 1y
Thank you for joining! The sidebar rules are proactive and thorough because I've been to other pagan online communities, and these have been the issues I've seen in them. From minors sharing sexual details about their rituals, to people pushing for "Annunaki-Nephilim" theories that have no basis in history, to downright neo-nazis using paganism as a means of spreading racist ideas. I made these rules to make sure the group stays clean and safe for people.
I'm well aware that psychotropics were used in several aspects of ancient pagan life. It's important to know, however, that the extent of their use and the substances they used are still hotly debated. We don't know a lot of important details, and that could be dangerous to someone trying to re-enact that practice. We know that Datura was used in some rituals, but how it was mixed and dosed is still unclear. A dose too large of Datura can potentially kill a person, and will certainly leave them mentally damaged in the long term. The last thing I want is someone dying or seriously damaging their mind because of advice they got from here. Now, you can still post content about the use of psychotropics here, like studies showing drug use took place in the Elusynian Mysteries, but just be mindful that it will be shared in the context of education and harm reduction, not an endorsement of taking substances.