S2 Ep 4: Horned Shadows & Sacred Isles: Exploring Minoan Spirituality with Laura Perry

In this episode of That Pennsylvania Witch Podcast, we welcome author and Minoan spirituality expert Laura Perry for a deep and lively exploration of ancient myth, modern practice, and the winding pathways that shape our Pagan lives.

Together, we wander into the heart of the Minoan world, discussing who the Minoans may really have been, how their vibrant Bronze Age culture still resonates today, and why the Minotaur continues to captivate the Pagan imagination. Laura shares insights from her work with Modern Minoan Paganism, offering a fresh and empowering view of the labyrinth not as a prison, but as a place of transformation.

We also open up about our own spiritual journeys, comparing experiences, challenges, and moments of revelation along the path. From mythology to modern witchcraft, from personal practice to community connection, this conversation weaves together the old and the new in a way that feels both grounded and magical.

Laura's links and info:

Laura Perry is the founder and Temple Mom of Ariadne’s Tribe, a worldwide inclusive Minoan spiritual tradition. In this role, she also leans on her experience as a Wiccan priestess, a Reiki Master, an artist, and a longtime herbalist and fiber artist. She has been writing all her life, but her first book was published in 2001. She writes pagan and magical-themed fiction and non-fiction and has also created a Minoan Tarot deck and coloring book. Her articles have appeared in The Magical Times, Indie Shaman, SageWoman and Pagan Dawn magazines, among others. When she’s not busy writing, painting, or leading rituals, you can probably find her digging in the garden or giving a living history demonstration at a local historic site.

Buy Laura's books:

https://bookshop.org/p/books/pantheon-the-minoans-laura-perry/bf6727686ce2d56c?ean=9781803416274&next=t

https://lauraidaeja.substack.com/p/the-minoan-sun-goddess

https://www.lauraperryauthor.com/