15 Grams of Religion (Michal Puchovský)
@15gramsofreligion.bsky.social
Religious studies scholar, metalhead, influencer and geek.
Check my channel 15 Grams of Religion!
https://linktr.ee/15gramsofreligionofficial
Check my channel 15 Grams of Religion!
https://linktr.ee/15gramsofreligionofficial
FRIDAY UPDATE #20
Ozzy episode is out for few days and doing well! Next comes my IAHR Krakow talk and a new video on my research on modern Pagans in Slovakia. After that, a Fallout: New Vegas episode, as I’m on probably my 5th playthrough. Oblivion DLCs still coming later. Thanks for the support!
Ozzy episode is out for few days and doing well! Next comes my IAHR Krakow talk and a new video on my research on modern Pagans in Slovakia. After that, a Fallout: New Vegas episode, as I’m on probably my 5th playthrough. Oblivion DLCs still coming later. Thanks for the support!
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
FRIDAY UPDATE #20
Ozzy episode is out for few days and doing well! Next comes my IAHR Krakow talk and a new video on my research on modern Pagans in Slovakia. After that, a Fallout: New Vegas episode, as I’m on probably my 5th playthrough. Oblivion DLCs still coming later. Thanks for the support!
Ozzy episode is out for few days and doing well! Next comes my IAHR Krakow talk and a new video on my research on modern Pagans in Slovakia. After that, a Fallout: New Vegas episode, as I’m on probably my 5th playthrough. Oblivion DLCs still coming later. Thanks for the support!
New episode explores the religious themes in Ozzy Osbourne’s solo lyrics — from critiques of televangelists to apocalyptic visions and reflections on guilt, death, and redemption.
Was Ozzy a satanist, or just misunderstood?
youtu.be/kP6QHzRqwpE
#OzzyOsbourne #Metal #Religion #MusicHistory
Was Ozzy a satanist, or just misunderstood?
youtu.be/kP6QHzRqwpE
#OzzyOsbourne #Metal #Religion #MusicHistory
November 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
New episode explores the religious themes in Ozzy Osbourne’s solo lyrics — from critiques of televangelists to apocalyptic visions and reflections on guilt, death, and redemption.
Was Ozzy a satanist, or just misunderstood?
youtu.be/kP6QHzRqwpE
#OzzyOsbourne #Metal #Religion #MusicHistory
Was Ozzy a satanist, or just misunderstood?
youtu.be/kP6QHzRqwpE
#OzzyOsbourne #Metal #Religion #MusicHistory
Morrowind’s Bloodmoon expansion hides fascinating references to Norse mythology — from the terrifying Udyrfrykte inspired by Beowulf’s Grendel to the undead Draugr rooted in Viking folklore.
#Morrowind #ElderScrolls #Paganism #NorseMythology #Bloodmoon #Beowulf #Udyrfrykte #Draugr #GamingLore
#Morrowind #ElderScrolls #Paganism #NorseMythology #Bloodmoon #Beowulf #Udyrfrykte #Draugr #GamingLore
October 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Morrowind’s Bloodmoon expansion hides fascinating references to Norse mythology — from the terrifying Udyrfrykte inspired by Beowulf’s Grendel to the undead Draugr rooted in Viking folklore.
#Morrowind #ElderScrolls #Paganism #NorseMythology #Bloodmoon #Beowulf #Udyrfrykte #Draugr #GamingLore
#Morrowind #ElderScrolls #Paganism #NorseMythology #Bloodmoon #Beowulf #Udyrfrykte #Draugr #GamingLore
Oblivion video just became my most successful one with 442 views! Morrowind passed 300 too! After a month of work (and a corrupted save), I’ll take a short break from Oblivion. My next video: Ozzy Osbourne and religion!
#Oblivion #Morrowind #OzzyOsbourne #Paganism #YouTube
#Oblivion #Morrowind #OzzyOsbourne #Paganism #YouTube
October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Oblivion video just became my most successful one with 442 views! Morrowind passed 300 too! After a month of work (and a corrupted save), I’ll take a short break from Oblivion. My next video: Ozzy Osbourne and religion!
#Oblivion #Morrowind #OzzyOsbourne #Paganism #YouTube
#Oblivion #Morrowind #OzzyOsbourne #Paganism #YouTube
Did You Know Dune Shaped Morrowind’s Religion and Culture?
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Dune #Ashlanders #Fremen #TESLore #GamingHistory #MichaelKirkbride
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Dune #Ashlanders #Fremen #TESLore #GamingHistory #MichaelKirkbride
October 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Did You Know Dune Shaped Morrowind’s Religion and Culture?
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Dune #Ashlanders #Fremen #TESLore #GamingHistory #MichaelKirkbride
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Dune #Ashlanders #Fremen #TESLore #GamingHistory #MichaelKirkbride
Friday Update #18 ✨
In September I presented my research on modern Paganism in Slovakia at a conference in Bratislava. Oblivion episode script is in the works — hopefully out next week (no promises!).
Stay tuned! 🎥
In September I presented my research on modern Paganism in Slovakia at a conference in Bratislava. Oblivion episode script is in the works — hopefully out next week (no promises!).
Stay tuned! 🎥
October 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Friday Update #18 ✨
In September I presented my research on modern Paganism in Slovakia at a conference in Bratislava. Oblivion episode script is in the works — hopefully out next week (no promises!).
Stay tuned! 🎥
In September I presented my research on modern Paganism in Slovakia at a conference in Bratislava. Oblivion episode script is in the works — hopefully out next week (no promises!).
Stay tuned! 🎥
Discover how Hindu mythology inspired Vivec, the androgynous god of Morrowind in The Elder Scrolls!
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Vivec #Hinduism #Lore #GamingHistory #Oblivion #Skyrim #TESLore #Mythology
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Vivec #Hinduism #Lore #GamingHistory #Oblivion #Skyrim #TESLore #Mythology
September 19, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Discover how Hindu mythology inspired Vivec, the androgynous god of Morrowind in The Elder Scrolls!
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Vivec #Hinduism #Lore #GamingHistory #Oblivion #Skyrim #TESLore #Mythology
#ElderScrolls #Morrowind #Vivec #Hinduism #Lore #GamingHistory #Oblivion #Skyrim #TESLore #Mythology
Discover how Elder Scrolls developers secretly became the inspiration for the gods Julianos and Sheogorath!
#ElderScrolls #Skyrim #TESLore #Julianos #Sheogorath #GamingFacts #RPG #LoreExplained #Oblivion #Morrowind
#ElderScrolls #Skyrim #TESLore #Julianos #Sheogorath #GamingFacts #RPG #LoreExplained #Oblivion #Morrowind
September 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Discover how Elder Scrolls developers secretly became the inspiration for the gods Julianos and Sheogorath!
#ElderScrolls #Skyrim #TESLore #Julianos #Sheogorath #GamingFacts #RPG #LoreExplained #Oblivion #Morrowind
#ElderScrolls #Skyrim #TESLore #Julianos #Sheogorath #GamingFacts #RPG #LoreExplained #Oblivion #Morrowind
🇨🇿 New video out!
How did modern Paganism grow in the Czech Republic after 1989?
From Celtomania and Viking metal to Slavic rituals and Wiccan covens — the story is more diverse than you think.
Watch here: youtu.be/W3FRUdurNDY
#ModernPaganism #CzechRepublic #WitchSky
How did modern Paganism grow in the Czech Republic after 1989?
From Celtomania and Viking metal to Slavic rituals and Wiccan covens — the story is more diverse than you think.
Watch here: youtu.be/W3FRUdurNDY
#ModernPaganism #CzechRepublic #WitchSky
September 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🇨🇿 New video out!
How did modern Paganism grow in the Czech Republic after 1989?
From Celtomania and Viking metal to Slavic rituals and Wiccan covens — the story is more diverse than you think.
Watch here: youtu.be/W3FRUdurNDY
#ModernPaganism #CzechRepublic #WitchSky
How did modern Paganism grow in the Czech Republic after 1989?
From Celtomania and Viking metal to Slavic rituals and Wiccan covens — the story is more diverse than you think.
Watch here: youtu.be/W3FRUdurNDY
#ModernPaganism #CzechRepublic #WitchSky
Just returned from the massive IAHR conference in Kraków — held only once every 5 years! I presented on modern Pagans in Slovakia, got great feedback, and even met Pagan Studies colleagues like Angela Puca.
Next up on YouTube: a 22-min video about Czech Paganism — and then, Oblivion!
Next up on YouTube: a 22-min video about Czech Paganism — and then, Oblivion!
August 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Just returned from the massive IAHR conference in Kraków — held only once every 5 years! I presented on modern Pagans in Slovakia, got great feedback, and even met Pagan Studies colleagues like Angela Puca.
Next up on YouTube: a 22-min video about Czech Paganism — and then, Oblivion!
Next up on YouTube: a 22-min video about Czech Paganism — and then, Oblivion!
FRIDAY UPDATE #16 🎥🎸
Last week I have dropped a video from this year’s International Metal Music Studies Conference—got way more views than I expected for something so academic! 🤘 Proud to have “immortalized” my talk for metal scholars and fans alike.
Last week I have dropped a video from this year’s International Metal Music Studies Conference—got way more views than I expected for something so academic! 🤘 Proud to have “immortalized” my talk for metal scholars and fans alike.
August 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
FRIDAY UPDATE #16 🎥🎸
Last week I have dropped a video from this year’s International Metal Music Studies Conference—got way more views than I expected for something so academic! 🤘 Proud to have “immortalized” my talk for metal scholars and fans alike.
Last week I have dropped a video from this year’s International Metal Music Studies Conference—got way more views than I expected for something so academic! 🤘 Proud to have “immortalized” my talk for metal scholars and fans alike.
🎓 Just released a new video reflecting on Western-centrism in science — using Pagan metal studies as a case in point.
Watch here: youtu.be/R6WUr-KZcV8
#PaganMetal #AcademicInequality #MetalStudies #ModernPaganism
Watch here: youtu.be/R6WUr-KZcV8
#PaganMetal #AcademicInequality #MetalStudies #ModernPaganism
August 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
🎓 Just released a new video reflecting on Western-centrism in science — using Pagan metal studies as a case in point.
Watch here: youtu.be/R6WUr-KZcV8
#PaganMetal #AcademicInequality #MetalStudies #ModernPaganism
Watch here: youtu.be/R6WUr-KZcV8
#PaganMetal #AcademicInequality #MetalStudies #ModernPaganism
FRIDAY UPDATE #15
🎉 Hit 100 subscribers on my channel! Big milestone — thanks for all your support!
The Morrowind video is doing better than expected (even better than my last 2 vids!). I worked on it in my limited free time and it feels great to see it pay off.
🎉 Hit 100 subscribers on my channel! Big milestone — thanks for all your support!
The Morrowind video is doing better than expected (even better than my last 2 vids!). I worked on it in my limited free time and it feels great to see it pay off.
July 18, 2025 at 11:32 AM
FRIDAY UPDATE #15
🎉 Hit 100 subscribers on my channel! Big milestone — thanks for all your support!
The Morrowind video is doing better than expected (even better than my last 2 vids!). I worked on it in my limited free time and it feels great to see it pay off.
🎉 Hit 100 subscribers on my channel! Big milestone — thanks for all your support!
The Morrowind video is doing better than expected (even better than my last 2 vids!). I worked on it in my limited free time and it feels great to see it pay off.
What if I told you Morrowind is one of the most religious RPGs ever made?
Hinduism. Gnosticism. Paganism. Even Aleister Crowley.
New video now live on 15 Grams of Religion:
🔗 youtu.be/j83u5wXoxF0
Hinduism. Gnosticism. Paganism. Even Aleister Crowley.
New video now live on 15 Grams of Religion:
🔗 youtu.be/j83u5wXoxF0
July 14, 2025 at 5:56 AM
What if I told you Morrowind is one of the most religious RPGs ever made?
Hinduism. Gnosticism. Paganism. Even Aleister Crowley.
New video now live on 15 Grams of Religion:
🔗 youtu.be/j83u5wXoxF0
Hinduism. Gnosticism. Paganism. Even Aleister Crowley.
New video now live on 15 Grams of Religion:
🔗 youtu.be/j83u5wXoxF0
FRIDAY UPDATE #14
Busy weeks! Finished 3 new interviews for my Paganism-in-Slovakia research + continued writing a study on the history of Paganism in Slovakia — nothing on that in English yet!
The Morrowind video is almost ready! 🎮 Shooting = done, now editing. Expect it Monday :)
Busy weeks! Finished 3 new interviews for my Paganism-in-Slovakia research + continued writing a study on the history of Paganism in Slovakia — nothing on that in English yet!
The Morrowind video is almost ready! 🎮 Shooting = done, now editing. Expect it Monday :)
July 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
FRIDAY UPDATE #14
Busy weeks! Finished 3 new interviews for my Paganism-in-Slovakia research + continued writing a study on the history of Paganism in Slovakia — nothing on that in English yet!
The Morrowind video is almost ready! 🎮 Shooting = done, now editing. Expect it Monday :)
Busy weeks! Finished 3 new interviews for my Paganism-in-Slovakia research + continued writing a study on the history of Paganism in Slovakia — nothing on that in English yet!
The Morrowind video is almost ready! 🎮 Shooting = done, now editing. Expect it Monday :)
Just returned from a four-day Pagan summer solstice celebration in the Slovak woods with Žiarislav. Great time to disconnect and do fieldwork at once🌲🔥
Happy to see the channel growing — almost at 100 subscribers and first of my video just passed 200 views!
Back to scripting the Morrowind episode🎮
Happy to see the channel growing — almost at 100 subscribers and first of my video just passed 200 views!
Back to scripting the Morrowind episode🎮
June 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Just returned from a four-day Pagan summer solstice celebration in the Slovak woods with Žiarislav. Great time to disconnect and do fieldwork at once🌲🔥
Happy to see the channel growing — almost at 100 subscribers and first of my video just passed 200 views!
Back to scripting the Morrowind episode🎮
Happy to see the channel growing — almost at 100 subscribers and first of my video just passed 200 views!
Back to scripting the Morrowind episode🎮
📹 Just dropped a new episode of 15 Grams of Religion!
This time I’m reviewing Pagan Religions in Five Minutes, edited by Angela Puca & Suzanne Owen. It’s an accessible and sharp intro to modern Paganism—70 questions, 70 short chapters, lots of expert voices.
This time I’m reviewing Pagan Religions in Five Minutes, edited by Angela Puca & Suzanne Owen. It’s an accessible and sharp intro to modern Paganism—70 questions, 70 short chapters, lots of expert voices.
June 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
📹 Just dropped a new episode of 15 Grams of Religion!
This time I’m reviewing Pagan Religions in Five Minutes, edited by Angela Puca & Suzanne Owen. It’s an accessible and sharp intro to modern Paganism—70 questions, 70 short chapters, lots of expert voices.
This time I’m reviewing Pagan Religions in Five Minutes, edited by Angela Puca & Suzanne Owen. It’s an accessible and sharp intro to modern Paganism—70 questions, 70 short chapters, lots of expert voices.
I’ve recorded my presentation and will upload it in July. Also finished recording my next video: a review of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes. It should drop on Monday!
Have a great weekend, friends 🤘
Have a great weekend, friends 🤘
June 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I’ve recorded my presentation and will upload it in July. Also finished recording my next video: a review of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes. It should drop on Monday!
Have a great weekend, friends 🤘
Have a great weekend, friends 🤘
FRIDAY UPDATE #12
Just got back from the 7th International Metal Studies Conference in Sevilla — what an amazing experience! Met great people, heard inspiring talks, and got valuable feedback on my paper. Super motivating 💪
Just got back from the 7th International Metal Studies Conference in Sevilla — what an amazing experience! Met great people, heard inspiring talks, and got valuable feedback on my paper. Super motivating 💪
June 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
FRIDAY UPDATE #12
Just got back from the 7th International Metal Studies Conference in Sevilla — what an amazing experience! Met great people, heard inspiring talks, and got valuable feedback on my paper. Super motivating 💪
Just got back from the 7th International Metal Studies Conference in Sevilla — what an amazing experience! Met great people, heard inspiring talks, and got valuable feedback on my paper. Super motivating 💪
FRIDAY UPDATE #11
A bit of a late update due to sick kids (again!), but here we go. I finished the script for my next book review (Pagan Religions in Five Minutes), but couldn’t shoot it yet. I’ll be in Spain next week, so the new video will drop in two weeks.
A bit of a late update due to sick kids (again!), but here we go. I finished the script for my next book review (Pagan Religions in Five Minutes), but couldn’t shoot it yet. I’ll be in Spain next week, so the new video will drop in two weeks.
June 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
FRIDAY UPDATE #11
A bit of a late update due to sick kids (again!), but here we go. I finished the script for my next book review (Pagan Religions in Five Minutes), but couldn’t shoot it yet. I’ll be in Spain next week, so the new video will drop in two weeks.
A bit of a late update due to sick kids (again!), but here we go. I finished the script for my next book review (Pagan Religions in Five Minutes), but couldn’t shoot it yet. I’ll be in Spain next week, so the new video will drop in two weeks.
FRIDAY UPDATE #10
New video on Pagan music is out now – rooted in my own academic work.
I’m thrilled to see it finding an audience.
Thinking about what’s next:
🔹 Religious themes in Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?
🔹 Or a video review of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes?
#ReligiousStudies #Paganism
New video on Pagan music is out now – rooted in my own academic work.
I’m thrilled to see it finding an audience.
Thinking about what’s next:
🔹 Religious themes in Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?
🔹 Or a video review of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes?
#ReligiousStudies #Paganism
May 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
FRIDAY UPDATE #10
New video on Pagan music is out now – rooted in my own academic work.
I’m thrilled to see it finding an audience.
Thinking about what’s next:
🔹 Religious themes in Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?
🔹 Or a video review of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes?
#ReligiousStudies #Paganism
New video on Pagan music is out now – rooted in my own academic work.
I’m thrilled to see it finding an audience.
Thinking about what’s next:
🔹 Religious themes in Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind?
🔹 Or a video review of Pagan Religions in Five Minutes?
#ReligiousStudies #Paganism
📌 Would mean a lot if you subscribed to the channel, if you haven't yet.
It’s like one of those “like-to-win” teddy bear pillow photo contests from back in the day... but cooler 😄
#paganism #academicyoutube #fridayupdate #slovakia
It’s like one of those “like-to-win” teddy bear pillow photo contests from back in the day... but cooler 😄
#paganism #academicyoutube #fridayupdate #slovakia
May 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
📌 Would mean a lot if you subscribed to the channel, if you haven't yet.
It’s like one of those “like-to-win” teddy bear pillow photo contests from back in the day... but cooler 😄
#paganism #academicyoutube #fridayupdate #slovakia
It’s like one of those “like-to-win” teddy bear pillow photo contests from back in the day... but cooler 😄
#paganism #academicyoutube #fridayupdate #slovakia
Friday Update #7 – Easter Edition
A bit late this week — we’ve been celebrating Easter holidays in Slovakia and Czechia, and I took some time offline with family.
A bit late this week — we’ve been celebrating Easter holidays in Slovakia and Czechia, and I took some time offline with family.
April 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Friday Update #7 – Easter Edition
A bit late this week — we’ve been celebrating Easter holidays in Slovakia and Czechia, and I took some time offline with family.
A bit late this week — we’ve been celebrating Easter holidays in Slovakia and Czechia, and I took some time offline with family.
Minor correction - workshop The Echo of Ancestors is on April 3-4! Check the program :)
March 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Minor correction - workshop The Echo of Ancestors is on April 3-4! Check the program :)