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thyrsus.blog
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Issue 12 of Horns Magazine is out now! Happy Halloween!
Horns Magazine Issue #12 & Happy Halloween!
Issue 12 of Horns Magazine is out now! Happy Halloween!
thyrsus.blog
October 31, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Analysis of the Phallus in antiquity and its symbolism and mythology regarding the god Dionysus.
The Phallus
This article examines the symbolism of the phallus in ancient religions, particularly its connections to deities like Dionysus, reflecting themes of power, fertility, and mythology.
thyrsus.blog
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 AM
My Notes on Otto & Keneryi
My Notes on Otto & Keneryi
My Notes on Otto & Keneryi
thyrsus.blog
July 31, 2025 at 1:05 AM
A Discussion on Candles

A short discussion on the use of candles in modern Hellenic Polytheism.
A Discussion on Candles
A short discussion on the use of candles in modern Hellenic Polytheism.
thyrsus.blog
July 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I love poppy season!
The poppies in the images are not opium poppies.
But as a symbol, they are an important part of medical history.
They are flowers of liberation from pain and suffering.
June 30, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Horns Magazine Issue #11

Horns Magazine is an LGBTQIA+ pagan publication featuring diverse voices and homoerotic content. I write about LGBTQIA+ deities. In this issue, I feature Antinous, a significant gay icon from ancient Rome.
Horns Magazine Issue #11
Horns Magazine is an LGBTQIA+ pagan publication featuring diverse voices and homoerotic content. I write about LGBTQIA+ deities. In this issue, I feature Antinous, a significant gay icon from ancient Rome.
thyrsus.blog
June 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Associations and Symbols of Dionysos

I have attempted to write one of the most comprehensive articles on the symbols and associations of Dionysos. It is my hope that this will be a reference guide for future generations.
Associations and Symbols of Dionysos
I have attempted to write one of the most comprehensive articles on the symbols and associations of Dionysos. It is my hope that this will be a reference guide for future generations.
thyrsus.blog
June 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dionysos: The Civic God

Dionysos, often misunderstood as chaotic, was crucial for civic cohesion, trade, and cultural development in antiquity. In this essay, I examine his role as a Civic God.
Dionysos: The Civic God
Dionysos, often misunderstood as chaotic, was crucial for civic cohesion, trade, and cultural development in antiquity. In this essay, I examine his role as a Civic God.
thyrsus.blog
June 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Trump has imposed 10% tariffs on all Australia, but for some reason increased the tariffs on the Australian-owned island of Norfolk to 29%, an island with 2000 pop. and little exports.
The US has also imposed tariffs on Antarctic islands solely inhabited by penguins... 🐧🐧🐧
April 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A guide to ancient and modern offerings in ancient Hellenic and Mediterranean traditions.
Offerings and Sacrifice
A guide to ancient and modern offerings in ancient Hellenic and Mediterranean traditions.
thyrsus.blog
April 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Dionysian Artists (Dionysiakoi Tekhnitaior Dionuson Technitaii)

Foreword: I wrote this for the Dionysus in History course, taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. ***** Priest of Bacchus & attendant from An illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman costumes by Thomas Baxter…
The Dionysian Artists (Dionysiakoi Tekhnitaior Dionuson Technitaii)
Foreword: I wrote this for the Dionysus in History course, taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. ***** Priest of Bacchus & attendant from An illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman costumes by Thomas Baxter (1782-1821). CC-Attribution: Rawpixel. The Dionysian Artists was a religious guild that managed the theatrical industry and can be considered the first professional association in antiquity.
thyrsus.blog
March 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
March 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Something I dislike in the political environment in Australia is the adoption of Trumpism rhetoric of calling each other “weak”.
This is ableist and offensive, as it implies that a physically disabled person is incapable of being a leader. Enforcing stereotypes. This should be called out.
March 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Dionysos and Hephaestus: The Rise of the Working Class

Foreword: This project was written for the Dionysus Mythology Course, taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. I would like to flesh out this discussion more in the future and include citations. ***** Dionysos and Hephaestus: The Rise of…
Dionysos and Hephaestus: The Rise of the Working Class
Foreword: This project was written for the Dionysus Mythology Course, taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. I would like to flesh out this discussion more in the future and include citations. ***** Dionysos and Hephaestus: The Rise of the Working ClassThe mythic ascension of both Dionysos and Hephaestus to Olympus, and how alcohol tapers the anger of the worker's revolution and births democracy.
thyrsus.blog
March 27, 2025 at 4:13 PM
I'm happy to announce the digital publication for Horns Magazine Issue #10.
In this issue I write about Tu'er Shen, The Gay Rabbit God.
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HORNS Magazine Issue #10: Spring Equinox 2025 (Digital Edition) - HORNS Magazine
Celebrate Spring Gay Witch! In this issue, we offer a Lecherous Mass, invocations, protections, and meet Gay Gods & author Raven Kaldera. Download today!
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March 25, 2025 at 1:30 AM
On my blog, I've published my project on the comparison of Tantric philosophy and the possibility of Dionysian Dualism.
thyrsus.blog/2025/03/25/t...
“Tantric” Dualism of Dionysus and Ariadne?
Foreword: This project was written for the Dionysus Philosophy Course taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. The intention is to explore philosophical concepts from elsewhere and see how t…
thyrsus.blog
March 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Is Hellenic Polytheism Closed or Appropriated?

I briefly cover the history of Polytheistic beliefs and practices of ancient Greece and how it's spread and adaptation means it's an "open religion".
thyrsus.blog/2025/03/22/i...
Is Hellenic Polytheism Closed or Appropriated?
Source: Dionysian Rituals and the Golden Zeus of China by Lucas Christopoulos I live in Australia, where First Nations people have historically suffered horrific treatment under colonial white auth…
thyrsus.blog
March 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Adventures at Cranbourne Botanical Gardens, just before a wild thunder storm.
January 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I just watched a 30min video on "Broicism" (Bro-Stoicism).
Anyway, this video was advocating for semen retention, apparently not letting "go" results in enlightenment.
That might explain why caged gays are pretending to be Buddha.
Seriously, this stuff is rooted is misogyny, it's disturbing.
December 2, 2024 at 9:40 AM
December 2, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Australia has banned teens from social media, Queensland (Australia) has introduced "adult crime, adult time" laws. This means children as young as 10 y.o. punished as adults.

The idea that a teenager is banned from social media, but can be sent to an adult prison is antithetical and unethical.
December 2, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Spring is really beautiful in Melbourne.
November 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Did you know the pinecone tip Thyrsus *may* not be historically correct?
#dionysus #dionysian #thyrsus #history #me #bacchus #Bacchipedia

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November 14, 2024 at 9:04 AM