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From the Hollow
Where the work begins before it becomes finished.
This blog is an ongoing record of the ideas, rituals, and obsessions that shape my art and writing — from ancient festivals and folklore to private process notes and unfinished thoughts.
Public posts mark the surface.
Members-only entries descend deeper into The Hollow where the raw, unpolished work lives.
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Tammuz / Dumuzid: Mourning the Shepherd King – An Ancient Mesopotamian Festival
Long before the summer months were associated with sunbathing and vacations, the Mesopotamian world marked the heat of midsummer with...
Jul 13, 20253 min read
Synoikia: Celebrating Unity in Ancient Athens
In the heart of ancient Athens, where the foundations of democracy and philosophy were being laid, a lesser-known but deeply meaningful...
Jul 11, 20252 min read
Kronia: The Ancient Festival of Freedom and Feasting
In the heart of ancient Athens, long before modern notions of equality and labor rights, there existed a festival that turned the social...
Jul 8, 20253 min read
Dancing with the Sun: The History and Significance of Inti Raymi
When the winter solstice paints the Andes in its longest shadows, a centuries-old celebration bursts back to life with color, music, and...
Jun 24, 20253 min read
Midsummer Day: Celebrating the Height of Summer and Ancient Traditions
Midsummer Day, celebrated annually on June 24th, marks a period steeped in history and folklore. While it may not be as widely recognized...
Jun 24, 20253 min read
The Lesser Quinquatrus: Minerva’s Quiet Festival of Reflection and Recalibration
When most people think of Roman festivals, they imagine wild revelry, feasting, and pageantry—but not every sacred day in ancient Rome...
Jun 13, 20253 min read
Dipolieia: The Ancient Athenian Festival of Sacrifice and Sacred Ritual
The Dipolieia was an ancient Athenian festival deeply rooted in the city's religious and agricultural traditions. Celebrated annually on...
Jun 11, 20252 min read
Skira: The Ancient Athenian Festival of Fertility, Women, and Transition
The ancient Greek world was filled with festivals, each honoring a god or goddess and reflecting societal values and religious beliefs....
Jun 9, 20253 min read
Vestalia: Honoring the Heart of Ancient Rome
Let’s take a little trip back in time—no passport required—to ancient Rome. While everyone knows about the big festivals like Saturnalia...
Jun 7, 20253 min read
Arrephoria: Athens' Mysterious Coming-of-Age Ritual
When we think about ancient Athens, what usually comes to mind are grand debates, marble statues, and the golden age of philosophy. But...
May 31, 20253 min read
Agathos Daimon: The Good Spirit Watching Over Ancient Greece
When you think of ancient Greece, you probably picture towering temples, epic heroes, and gods hurling thunderbolts. But tucked away in...
May 30, 20253 min read
Hecate’s Deipnon: An Ancient Rite of Purification and Remembrance
In the shadowed corners of ancient Greece, where superstition intertwined with daily life, the last night of each lunar month was...
May 28, 20253 min read
Plynteria: The Ancient Athenian Festival of Purification and Transition
Among the many religious observances of ancient Athenian religious life, Plynteria stood out as a solemn and mysterious festival...
May 23, 20252 min read
Kallynteria: The Ancient Athenian Festival of Renewal and Purification
Among the many religious and civic traditions of ancient Athens, Kallynteria (Greek: Καλλυντήρια) remains a lesser-known but important...
May 22, 20252 min read
Bendideia: A Celebration of the Thracian Goddess Bendis: May 17 (19th of Thargelion)
Each year on May 17, we have the opportunity to revisit one of ancient Athens' more fascinating and lesser-known festivals: Bendideia....
May 17, 20252 min read
Lemuria: The Ancient Roman Festival of the Restless Dead
Among the many fascinating traditions of ancient Rome, few are as eerie and captivating as Lemuria—an ancient festival dedicated to...
May 9, 20252 min read
Cinco de Mayo: More Than Just Tacos and Tequila – The History Behind the Holiday
Each year on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo brings vibrant parades, mariachi music, colorful decorations, and plenty of tacos and tequila. For...
May 5, 20253 min read
Thargelia: Honoring the Divine Twins Artemis and Apollo
There are many ancient Greek festivals, and Thargelia is but one. Where this one stands out is the unique celebration that intertwines...
May 4, 20253 min read
Beltane: Celebrating the Fire Festival
Each year on May 1st, people across the globe celebrate Beltane, an ancient Celtic festival that marks the halfway point between the...
May 1, 20253 min read
Mounykhia: The Ancient Athenian Festival of Artemis
In the golden age of Athens, when gods walked alongside mortals in myth and ritual, festivals played a vital role in both civic and...
Apr 15, 20253 min read
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