(Listen to this post as a podcast episode here.) Happy Valentine’s Day! The day of love is here and there are plenty of ways to celebrate it with an Arthurian flare! And just to clarify: Valentine’s Day may be popular among lovers but I’ve always loved it simply because it’s a day about love, inContinue reading “Valentine’s Day: Arthurian Edition”
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A thought on Christianity and Paganism
(To listen to this post as a podcast episode, click here.) Happy New Year and Happy February, friends! I hope you’re having a fantastic start to 2023! Just a little mid-winter thought for February: As some of you know, I love wintertime and tend to spend a lot of the winter season thinking about GawainContinue reading “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A thought on Christianity and Paganism”
Arthurian Adventure Destinations, Part 2: South Wales
[To hear this post as a podcast episode, click here!] Greetings, lords and ladies! And happy holidays! Apologies for the lack of posts lately– things have been super busy but I plan on making more time for these posts! I missed this blog dearly. ❤ Since last I wrote, things have finally opened again andContinue reading “Arthurian Adventure Destinations, Part 2: South Wales”
St. Patrick’s Day Drinks: Arthurian Edition
(Listen to this blog post as a podcast episode here.) Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I want to preface this by saying I’m not at all much of a drinker– and am also one of those people who celebrates today for Irish heritage and not so much for the idea of getting drunk. That said. WeContinue reading “St. Patrick’s Day Drinks: Arthurian Edition”
Activities for International Women’s Day: Arthurian Edition
Happy International Women’s Day! Arthurian Legend has a good deal of phenomenal women in it, does it not? I thought about this last night and compiled a list of fun activities to do in honor of Women’s Day (and all month!) inspired by some of the women of the Legend. ❤ Let’s get to celebrating!Continue reading “Activities for International Women’s Day: Arthurian Edition”
Black Voices in Arthurian Legend
(Listen to this post as a podcast episode here.) Hello, friends! I know it’s been so very long since my last post– but I’m back and looking forward to being more active on here again! As we end Black History Month, I wanted to share a few quick thoughts and some great names that deserveContinue reading “Black Voices in Arthurian Legend”
Arthurian Tea Collection
Listen to this post as a podcast episode here! It’s here! Many of you already know about the collection of loose leaf teas I’ve been selling on Etsy. For those who don’t: Of Swords and Magic officially has a tea collection! It’s available here but I figured I’d share a quick little bit about eachContinue reading “Arthurian Tea Collection”
“Hawk of May”: Book Discussion
(Listen to this post as a podcast episode here!) So I finally finished Gillian Bradshaw’s Hawk of May this week. I have to sing its praises for a brief minute! This 5th century tale is steeped in British history and culture, with a simple yet riveting plot line and a delicious touch of magic. ItContinue reading ““Hawk of May”: Book Discussion”
Mabon Apple-Carrot Harvest Cake Recipe
Happy first day of fall and Blessed Mabon, y’all! Mabon is the celebration of the arrival of autumn, falling each year on the fall equinox. The name “Mabon” derives from the name of the Welsh god of light, Mabon ap Modron, son of the Earth Mother goddess, Modron (or Matrona). Modron is believed by some toContinue reading “Mabon Apple-Carrot Harvest Cake Recipe”
Celtic Deities and Arthurian Legend
Celtic Deities and Arthurian Legend An in-depth exploration of the connection between Celtic gods and Arthurian characters Listen to this post as a podcast episode here! Hi, friends! So sorry for the huge gap in between posts. A lot’s been going on in my life but we’re finally getting back to a semi-normal schedule! WhichContinue reading “Celtic Deities and Arthurian Legend”
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