Around the Polytheistic Campfire: A Conversation with Modern Polytheists

Interviews and Discussions

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Join Mukunda as he speaks with Dr. Edward Butler, Caitlin Storm Breaker, Jim Two Snakes, and Sarenth Odinsson on Polytheism in the modern world. Caitlin, Jim, and Sarenth host a podcast called Around Grandfather Fire (https://aroundgrandfatherfire.wordpress.com/) on the various polytheistic traditions and issues in the modern world. Dr. Edward Butler is a resident scholar at the Indic Academy working on Indigenous Polytheistic traditions, world views, and revival. We discuss a host of topics including:

00:01:20 Introduction to Dr. Edward Butler, Caitlin Storm Breaker, Sarenth Odinsson, and Jim Two Snakes.

00:08:52 Do the various polytheistic traditions across the world have some commonality? What is the nature of the Deities in a tradition to Deities in other traditions and how does that connect to Ultimate Reality?

00:14:50 Whiteness, Cultural Appropriation, and modern polytheistic movement. Monotheism and capitalism and the lack of meaning or purpose.

00:41:30 How do modern Polytheists find out how to practice their lost traditions and find out where to look for authentic sources? How does Media impact how we view monotheism and polytheism?

01:13:05 How do the various modern Polytheist traditions and paths interact and engage with each other?

01:23:35 Spiritual Accounting, how do you vet your communication or connection with the Deities?

01:36:30 The Role of Magic in modern Polytheistic discourse, its comparison to Tantra and Mantra practices

01:55:00 Conclusion and some Final comments

You can find Sarenth, Caitlin, and Jim at:

Home

Dr. Edward Butler

https://henadology.wordpress.com/

Meru Media

www.meru.media

themerumedia@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/themerumedia