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...which played a major role in the evolution of neopaganism in the nineteen- fifties and sixties. He claimed it was a collection of genuine beliefs and practices of a group of Italian witches, the central figure being the goddess Aradia. According to Leland, Aradia was the daughter of Diana—the Roman goddess of the moon—and Lucifer, whom he described as a god of the sun. Aradia was said to have been sent to Earth where she became the first witch, and taught the craft to her followers.

When I first started my apprenticeship, I spent a lot of time in the store room flipping through books and studying the illustrations. Which, inevitably, led to long nights reading and researching the text. I first came across Aradia when I was twenty years old, and I remember being fascinated by it—the parallels between Lucifer and Apollo, Aradia and Lilith. There is also a persistent theme of faith as an act of rebellion against oppressors, and more than anything, that idea has lingered with me.

My fellow admin Zee and I had been kicking this AU around since sometime late last year. It was just something purely self-indulgent and fun and neither of us really intended to make anything of it. But we posted about it now and again and people seemed really interested in it, so when someone suggested an ask blog, we figured why not? 

As for me personally, tattooing is something I’ve considered before. I really enjoy the style and I’ve been playing with it for years. I’ve just yet to have the opportunity to learn.

I don't think Dad ever forgave me for leaving so soon after Mom. We didn't really talk, and it was hard keeping Dean in the loop with things as tense as they were.

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