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Representational image of the complex nature of Renaissance magic combining science and the divine. Source: lleandralacuerva / Adobe Stock — 15 Apr 2024

Renaissance Magic: Linking the Earthly and the Divine

*By Alicia McDermott*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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In the Renaissance, magic was a convergence of science, philosophy, and the mystical, reflecting the era's quest for knowledge and understanding of the world. Unlike today's clear demarcation between science and the supernatural, during the...
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Performing an offering ceremony to Pachamama in the Andes region of Peru. Source: Yuri - Supay / Adobe Stock — 05 Apr 2024

The Traditional Offering Ceremony of the Andes: How to Maintain Balance Between the Material and Spiritual Worlds

*By Alicia McDermott*

*History & Tradition*

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In traditional Andean cosmovision, the natural world and the divine are united, and offering ceremonies are seen as a part of the reciprocity system between the material and spiritual worlds. Haywarikuy (offering gifts in a sacred manner), ayni...
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Alicia McDermott's blog

Renaissance Magic: Linking the Earthly and the Divine

The Traditional Offering Ceremony of the Andes: How to Maintain Balance Between the Material and Spiritual Worlds