Sexual motifs have been found in almost every mythology across cultures, often related to creation stories. These stories demonstrate the origin of life on Earth through metaphors that reflect the...
Can divine beauty include imperfection, excess, and ambiguity as integral components of sacred reality? Divine beauty is often associated with perfection, but can it also encompass imperfections,...
In many myths from around the world, forests are seen as places of mystery, magic, danger, and abundance. Within these tales, a common theme is the presence of forest deities who possess great power...
LGBTQ individuals are often excluded from religious institutions due to their identity, but they can still access spiritual resources for connection and healing. This paper will explore how some...
Spiritual practices that are grounded in nature and embodiment can provide a framework for understanding the interconnectedness between human beings and their environment, a concept known as "sacred...
Can divine perfection coexist with divine change, and what does that mean for theology's understanding of God's nature? This is a question that has been debated by scholars and theologians throughout...
Sacred awe is an intense emotional reaction to something that transcends ordinary reality. It can be experienced through religious worship, nature, art, music, love, or personal growth. For...
The story of the hunter goddess Artemis and her lover Orion shows how mythology can be used to explore the boundaries between humans and animals, gods and mortals, and male and female power dynamics....
The erotic imagination is an important part of human experience that transcends cultural boundaries and individual differences. It refers to the ability to fantasize about various forms of sexual...
Ancient cultures have often used animal imagery to represent human behavior, beliefs, and values. Mythological creatures such as centaurs, satyrs, fauns, harpies, sirens, and mermaids are believed to...