I have been making anonymous videos at OathBoundSecrets for almost 2 years now. I feel as though I have made as many videos as I can. This is why I have started this blog so that I can go into further detail. The problem with videos is that you can't go into so much detail in a 10 minute slideshow. Here I will be able to explain my ideas much more thoroughly. If you are interested in hearing my thoughts, subscribe to this blog. I doubt that I will continue making videos. If you have any questions for me concerning paganism, witchcraft, or Wicca, leave a comment on this blog or send me a message through youtube. I see this as a good time to end something old and begin something new.
A massive wooden head with snapping jaw mechanism, real horns and hair. Photo from 1883-1891. The Dorset Ooser has possible connections to the horned costumes sometimes worn by participants in English Mummers plays. The etymology of Ooser is also disputed, with various possibilities available, but I think it's most likely the same as the Oss, a snapping skull paraded around during midwinter. The pronunciation is very similar, and it's simply a way of saying "horse" without pronouncing the h. These teeth-gnashing heads are also known as 'obby 'oss or hobby horse. One use of the Dorset Ooser was to strike fear into villagers who were perceived as shameful. Usually the target was an unruly wife who had disobeyed her husband by raising her voice, scolding him, beating him, or cheating on him. A woman who was perceived as a bad wife was forced to ride backwards on a donkey or horse while the angry Ooser snapped his jaw at her and a crowd of villagers beat their...
I liked your youtube videos. If you don't mind me asking, what is someone considered if they are pagan, but not wiccan or a witch? These are often described as only a couple of many neopagan religions, but I can't seem to figure out what other neopagan religions are?
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of different Neopagan religions, and some pagans may consider themselves "eclectic" that is taking inspiration from lots of different religions. I hope this helps, I will create a list for you to look at later.
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