Markos Gage

Issue 12 of Horns Magazine is out now! Happy Halloween!

Analysis of the Phallus in antiquity and its symbolism and mythology regarding the god Dionysus.

I'm happy you are finding something out of my work. I hope it helps you. ❤️

Also, sorry for misspelling Kerenyi's name.
I get n’s and r’s confused, it’s a dyslexic thing.

My Notes on Otto & Keneryi

A Discussion on Candles

A short discussion on the use of candles in modern Hellenic Polytheism.

I love poppy season!
The poppies in the images are not opium poppies.
But as a symbol, they are an important part of medical history.
They are flowers of liberation from pain and suffering.

Horns Magazine Issue #11

Horns Magazine is an LGBTQIA+ pagan publication featuring diverse voices and homoerotic content. I write about LGBTQIA+ deities. In this issue, I feature Antinous, a significant gay icon from ancient Rome.

Associations and Symbols of Dionysos

I have attempted to write one of the most comprehensive articles on the symbols and associations of Dionysos. It is my hope that this will be a reference guide for future generations.

Dionysos: The Civic God

Dionysos, often misunderstood as chaotic, was crucial for civic cohesion, trade, and cultural development in antiquity. In this essay, I examine his role as a Civic God.

Trump has imposed 10% tariffs on all Australia, but for some reason increased the tariffs on the Australian-owned island of Norfolk to 29%, an island with 2000 pop. and little exports.
The US has also imposed tariffs on Antarctic islands solely inhabited by penguins... 🐧🐧🐧

A guide to ancient and modern offerings in ancient Hellenic and Mediterranean traditions.

The Dionysian Artists (Dionysiakoi Tekhnitaior Dionuson Technitaii)

Foreword: I wrote this for the Dionysus in History course, taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. ***** Priest of Bacchus & attendant from An illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman costumes by Thomas Baxter…

Something I dislike in the political environment in Australia is the adoption of Trumpism rhetoric of calling each other “weak”.
This is ableist and offensive, as it implies that a physically disabled person is incapable of being a leader. Enforcing stereotypes. This should be called out.

Dionysos and Hephaestus: The Rise of the Working Class

Foreword: This project was written for the Dionysus Mythology Course, taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. I would like to flesh out this discussion more in the future and include citations. ***** Dionysos and Hephaestus: The Rise of…

I appreciate the compliments! The entire magazine is a beautiful piece of art.

Thank you!

HORNS Magazine Issue #10: Spring Equinox 2025 (Digital Edition) - HORNS Magazine Celebrate Spring Gay Witch! In this issue, we offer a Lecherous Mass, invocations, protections, and meet Gay Gods & author Raven Kaldera. Download today!

I'm happy to announce the digital publication for Horns Magazine Issue #10.
In this issue I write about Tu'er Shen, The Gay Rabbit God.
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“Tantric” Dualism of Dionysus and Ariadne? Foreword: This project was written for the Dionysus Philosophy Course taught at NoDE, with Fabianzzz as the teacher. The intention is to explore philosophical concepts from elsewhere and see how t…

On my blog, I've published my project on the comparison of Tantric philosophy and the possibility of Dionysian Dualism.
thyrsus.blog/2025/03/25/t...

Is Hellenic Polytheism Closed or Appropriated? Source: Dionysian Rituals and the Golden Zeus of China by Lucas Christopoulos I live in Australia, where First Nations people have historically suffered horrific treatment under colonial white auth…

Is Hellenic Polytheism Closed or Appropriated?

I briefly cover the history of Polytheistic beliefs and practices of ancient Greece and how it's spread and adaptation means it's an "open religion".
thyrsus.blog/2025/03/22/i...

Adventures at Cranbourne Botanical Gardens, just before a wild thunder storm.

No, government are citing internet addiction and cyberbullying.
Issues that are concerning but can be addressed in different ways than banning.
The law is being supported and lobbied by Murdoch's NewCorp.
So the true reason is media companies trying to take down social media.

I was researching Aristotle and his "views" on women when I came across this video.
How far we have progressed (sarcasm).

I just watched a 30min video on "Broicism" (Bro-Stoicism).
Anyway, this video was advocating for semen retention, apparently not letting "go" results in enlightenment.
That might explain why caged gays are pretending to be Buddha.
Seriously, this stuff is rooted is misogyny, it's disturbing.

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Australia has banned teens from social media, Queensland (Australia) has introduced "adult crime, adult time" laws. This means children as young as 10 y.o. punished as adults.

The idea that a teenager is banned from social media, but can be sent to an adult prison is antithetical and unethical.

Spring is really beautiful in Melbourne.

#melbourne #australia #nature #botanicalgardens #photography #royalbotanicalgardens

Did you know the pinecone tip Thyrsus *may* not be historically correct?
#dionysus #dionysian #thyrsus #history #me #bacchus #Bacchipedia

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