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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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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
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 Honey Oat Bread, Berry Tarts, & Tea
Beltane Honey Oat Bread A heartwarming loaf made with oats, honey, and love—perfect for spring rituals Ingredients : 2 ¼ tsp active dry...
May 1, 20254 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
Delphinia: The Ancient Greek Festival of Apollo Delphinios
The Delphinia was an ancient Greek festival celebrated in honor of Apollo Delphinios, a lesser-known epithet of the god Apollo. This...
Apr 5, 20258 min read
The Weirdest March Holidays You Didn’t Know Existed
March isn’t just about St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring—there’s a whole world of bizarre, wacky, and downright strange...
Mar 10, 20252 min read
The Feast of the Ass
The Feast of the Ass, or Festum Asinorum, was an unusual and lively celebration rooted in medieval Europe rather than ancient Rome....
Jan 14, 20253 min read
Twelfth Night: A Celebration of Tradition and Transition
Twelfth Night, also known as Epiphany Eve, is a festival steeped in history and tradition, marking the end of the Twelve Days of...
Jan 5, 20253 min read
The Dies Natalis Solis Invicti: A Celebration of the Unconquered Sun in Ancient Rome
The Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, or the "Birthday of the Unconquered Sun," was an important Roman festival celebrated on December 25th,...
Dec 25, 20244 min read
The Haloa Festival: Celebrating Fertility, Agriculture, and Community in Ancient Greece
The Haloa (Ἁλῶα), an Attic festival primarily celebrated at Eleusis, held a vital place in ancient Greek religious and agricultural life....
Dec 22, 20243 min read
Yuletide: Celebrating the Winter Solstice and Ancient Traditions
Yuletide, often synonymous with the holiday season, is much more than the modern festivities we associate with Christmas. Rooted in...
Dec 21, 20244 min read
The Day of Bruma: A Celebration of Light and Reflection
The Day of Bruma is a unique celebration, marking a pivotal time of the year when communities gather to embrace themes of light, renewal,...
Dec 21, 20243 min read
The Winter Solstice: A Celebration Across Civilizations and Time
The Winter Solstice, which occurs around December 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the shortest day and longest night of...
Dec 21, 20245 min read
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