Within this thread you will find links to resources, articles, and shops that are easily accessible through the internet.
In an effort to maintain some level of neatness and legitimacy of content shared, this post will be locked and only those who are council or higher may post to this. If you'd like to contribute a link, please mail it to any council member or either leader and we'll check it out.
If you’re interested in learning about the mythologies and religions of Olde, look no further than Encyclopedia Mythica. It contains Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Norse mythology along with a dozen others. It even talks about traditional folklore like the Legend of King Arthur. To read more, follow the link below:
http://www.pantheon.org/
For a more digestible version of Norse Mythology, click below:
If you’re a bookworm like me, or you like to study texts written by long-dead wisemen, you can check out Twilit Grotto. If you can deal with the cluttered layout, you’ll find digital texts, letters, and even whole manuscripts pertaining to the practice of witchcraft over the ages. Follow the link below:
http://www.esotericarchives.com/esoteric.htm
Not enough reading for you? Try out the Sacred Texts Index. More works by famous diviners and practitioners transcribed to a digital format so they can be conveniently read from any location.
Symbols have been used in magic and religious practices since the beginning. If you’re interested in learning about symbols, runes, and sigils, look no further than the Symbol Dictionary. With well over a 100 symbols from several dozen cultures and eras, you’re bound to find something that speaks to you and connects with you spirits.
http://symboldictionary.net/?page_id=2006
Whether you just want confirmation, or you strictly prefer Norse Runes, check out the rune alphabet at sunnyway.com and discover the meanings behind each rune.
Looking to expand your mind and spirit? Check out Serena’s Guide to Divination and get to studying. The creator of the site may or may not be psychic, but her encyclopedia of palmistry and divination are pretty standard and helpful for those of us who are just starting to learn.
http://www.serenapowers.com/
Want to study palmistry with visuals? Check out Psychic Library by following the link below. It’s clear the author of the site has done their research.
Language is important. Although SoM preaches that we only use English here, if we truly want to include the diverse and unique perspectives of others, past, present, or future, then we should study more. Some younger or less experienced practitioners also prefer to recite chants in other languages because when the chant is said in a foreign tongue, it feels more mythical. Regardless, Memrise isn’t a magic-related site, but a very helpful one. Signing up is free and easy. Click the link below to get started.
Cry of the Millennial Witch is blog post that outlines some of the flaws of “modern enlightenment” and societal standards that many people (especially in North America) are trying to live up to. Ora North brings up a lot of important points about accepting ourselves in our entirety. Our coven follows this philosophy closely. Please give it a read when you have a chance.
If you're looking for another site that has spells, some history on witches and witchcraft , along with some other neat things I found informative, look onwards to Witches of the Craft.
Okay, I've unlocked this for now because I would like some imput on a plan I have for the coven.
I'd like to a) go through our forums and put all the links into one link library, b) allow folks to add links as they need/want to the library with someone in charge of going through it at least once a month to reorganize it with all the similar links together, and c) create a forum library/organization post that allows someone to, at a glance, know what all is within our forums and where to find that information.
