This week we talk about gods that are animals or part animal and our relationships with animal guides. Our special guest is Andrew Anderson who is the author of Artio and Artaois : A Journey Towards the Celtic Bear Gods.
The Term ‘Spirit Animal’ Is Cultural Appropriation That’s Harmful to Indigenous Peoples—Here’s Why You Should Strike It From Your Vocabulary by Erin Magner
https://www.wellandgood.com/spirit-animal-native-american/
Not your spirit animal: Cultural appropriation, misinformation, and the Internet by Donya Coles
https://www.spiralnature.com/spirituality/spirit-animal-cultural-appropriation/
What is a Pagan Animal Familiar? By Patti Wigington
https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-an-animal-familiar-2562343
Animal Magic: What’s with all the different names? By Rachel Patterson
https://www.rachelpatterson.co.uk/single-post/2017/02/28/animal-magic-what-s-with-all-the-different-names
The differences between traditional and Pagan totemism by Lupa
https://www.spiralnature.com/magick/tradvsneopagantotemism/
Spirit Animals and Shamanism
https://www.belialclothing.com/blogs/news/spirit-animals-shamanism
Bast
https://otherworldlyoracle.com/bastet-egyptian-cat-goddess/
Andrew Anderson’s Social Media Links
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/ajanderson72/
Pagan Portals - Artio and Artaois : A Journey Towards the Celtic Bear Gods by Andrew Anderson
https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Andrew-Anderson/Pagan-Portals---Artio-and-Artaois--A-Journey-Towards-the-Celtic-Bear-Gods/26178437
Anrew Anderson’s Book Recommendations
The Mabingion
https://www.hive.co.uk/Product/Jeffrey-Gantz/The-Mabinogion/351079
Ogham Sketch Book: A Diary of Tree Lore and Spiritual Growth by Karen Carter
https://www.waterstones.com/book/ogham-sketch-book/karen-cater/colin-cater/9780955647505