Apotropaic Dionysos by the Gargarean
There have been a couple significant cancellations, so the organizers of Many Gods West asked if I’d take my private workshop on the Toys of Dionysos public. Here’s the blurb I turned in:
Dionysos’ playthings
Once, a Young God’s Caregivers used beguiling Toys to capture him so that they could tear the Boy apart and eat his raw flesh. That God’s name is Dionysos and his Toys are Spirits of Initiation, eager to share their wisdom and blessings with humanity. Sannion will be offering an introductory workshop on them in preparation for the Toy séance, to be held separately. Anyone who loves to play with Spirits should attend. All you need bring is an open mind and an open heart. The Toys will take care of the rest.
Unfortunately they’re still tweaking the schedule so I don’t know when, exactly, the workshop will be held. It’s not required that one attend the workshop to participate in the Toy séance though it is strongly recommended if you have no prior history with these spirits.
The bebakcheumenia is coming together smashingly. That is thanks in no small part to you guys. By contributing funds so that we can cover members’ airfare, lodging, food and incidentals you’ve taken some of the pressure off so that they can throw themselves fully into creating something spectacular for the god Dionysos and his retinue. We’ve still got a long way to go – we’re currently at 18% and counting – but I have faith that we’ll make it. We have a community that cares and gets involved, and that’s what makes things like this possible.
Tagged: dionysos, spirits
