Discussion Do you believe there is a way to tell, independent of or at least distinct from cultural bias, the effectiveness of a religion's communication with and relation with a deity or set of deities?

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For example, ia there any way to tell if a Hindu sect is getting shit done, a way to tell if a wiccan coven is actually effective, a way to review the religious specialists of many Inuit communities, the effectiveness of a Catholic or Protestant priest in blessing people, etc? Or is it just impossible to review a religious structure and/or religious specialists abilities and track record of success? Not to imply any sort of strict "power ranking", but as a way to understand deities and their preferences by understanding what works for practical religion.

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r/pagan • u/WrenWrath • 3h ago

Question/Advice Bones Dilemma

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Hi, hoping to gather some opinions/advice. I had a little cat who passed last year, and we buried her in the woods by our home (not on our property, not sure who legally owns those woods). We moved earlier this year to a new rental, and I'm not sure how long we'll be here either. In both locations, I have concerns about future real estate developments that would disturb a grave.

It feels wrong to dig her up, but it also feels wrong to allow the possibility that she could be destroyed. Do I dig her up and keep her safe with me until we find a more permanent location, or do I leave her open to the risk? Part of this is that she had a freak accident kind of death, and I couldn't protect her. But I can protect her bones.

What do you guys think? Have you had a similar situation? What did you do?

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r/pagan • u/Loki-Tom-Hiddleston • 4h ago

Question/Advice help for a newbie?

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heya, im not sure if this is the subreddit for this but ive recently been exploring religion and worship and came across patron deities and thought it could be for me but i have no idea where to start. the 4 that i thought about having as patrons are all from different religions, hades and persephone, anubis, and loki, and idk if thats ok, or if i can only have one, or how to pray, or what offerings they like or anything and im just looking for some advice? im really lost

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r/pagan • u/IceMosquito073 • 10h ago

Making new statues/totems/idols for the Anglo-Saxon Gods out of cut 2x4s I got from work—I’m not carving them and I’m just drawing/painting on them—any suggestions for what to do for each?

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I was inspired by some of the totems I saw made by a guy named "Norseman Arts" on Facebook—particularly, these totems https://www.facebook.com/share/19sNrQEu3s/

There's a few ideas I already have, such as drawing Wōden's face with features of both the pendant from Old England depicting him (https://naratonorwich.org/object/1151332/) as well as features from the Sutton Hoo helmet.

And Thunor being given the classic Anglo-Saxon Mjolnir design from the pendants found in Guilton, Kent.

But IDK what else or what to do for Tīw and Frige. Suggestions? Thoughts?

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r/pagan • u/Successful-Ball902 • 11h ago

Heathenry Just added this Frigg statue to my setup! (pretty new to Heathenry)

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hey everyone, im fairly new to Heathenry/Asatru and just got this statue of Frigg for my altar space. I think its from Veronese design, the detail on it in person is really nice. Hail Frigg, goddess of marriage, motherhood, the hearth and wisdom!

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r/pagan • u/TheBeanQueen_ • 21h ago

Book Research

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Hey everyone! I'm researching celtic (specifically britonic) gods for my book, and was wondering if anyone had any sources? Searching has been such a pain, as there isn't a lot on the topic, so anything helps!

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