Of Swords and Magic: An Arthurian Audio Blog
By LJ Bertini
Of Swords and Magic: An Arthurian Audio BlogFeb 09, 2023
Ep 14 - Crystals for the Arthurianist: Part 1
Let's delve into the spiritual Arthuriana! Join me for a look at various crystals that invoke the energy of some of the major Arthurian characters as divine figures, and how they can help you in your spiritual journey.
Read this episode as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2023/10/24/crystals-for-the-arthurianist-part-1/
Ep 13 - Arthurian Adventure Destinations: Part 3: Italy
Part 3 of our Arthurian Adventure Destinations series covers Arthurian locations in Italy, including beautiful Italian Arthurian art and the Sword of Galgano.
(To read this episode as a blog post, click here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2023/09/28/arthurian-adventure-destinations-part-3-italy/ )
Ep 12 - St. Patrick's Day Drinks: Arthurian Edition
Enjoy this St. Patrick's Day with some fun Arthurian-themed drink recipes you can make at home!
Read this episode as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2022/03/17/st-patricks-day-drinks-arthurian-edition/
Ep 11 - International Women's Day: Arthurian Edition
Happy International Women's Day! Celebrate today with some fun activities inspired by the women of Arthurian legend.
Read this episode as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2022/03/08/activities-for-international-womens-day-arthurian-edition/
Ep 10 - Black Voices in Arthurian Legend
Happy Black History Month! Join me for a discussion about Black voices in Arthurian Legend, including the work of Tracey Deonn and Zetna Fuentes.
Read this episode as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2022/03/01/black-voices-in-arthurian-legend/
Ep 9 - Valentine's Day: Arthurian Edition
Happy Valentine's Month! Check out this fun list of Arthurian-themed Valentine's Day activities to indulge in this year. :)
Read this episode as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2023/02/14/valentines-day-arthurian-edition/
Ep 8 - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A Thought on Christianity and Paganism
Happy New Year! Join me for a discussion of the Christian and pagan themes present in the character of the Green Knight.
To read this episode as a blog post, click here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2023/02/07/sir-gawain-and-the-green-knight-a-thought-on-christianity-and-paganism/
Ep 7 - Arthurian Adventure Destinations: Part 2: South Wales
Dreaming of doing some traveling in the coming new year? Join me for a quick look at some of southern Wales' Arthurian destination spots!
To read this episode as a blog post, click here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2022/12/14/arthurian-adventure-destinations-part-2-south-wales/
Ep 6 - Arthurian Tea Collection
A look at the loose-leaf Arthurian-inspired teas from my Etsy shop! Get yours here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/OfSwordsAndMagic?ref=shop_sugg
Read the original blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2021/10/17/arthurian-tea-collection/
Ep 5 - "Hawk of May": A Book Discussion
A discussion/review of Gillian Bradshaw's Gawain-inspired story, Hawk of May.
Read the original blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2021/09/28/hawk-of-may-book-discussion/
Ep 4 - Celtic Deities and Arthurian Legend
An in-depth exploration of the possible influence of Celtic deities on Arthurian legend.
Read the original blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2021/03/18/celtic-deities-and-arthurian-legend/
Ep 3 - "The Squire's Tales": A Book Discussion
A discussion of Gerald Morris's Arthurian series, "The Squire's Tales". A MUST for all Arthurian fans!!!
This episode is available to read as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2020/10/20/the-squires-tales-book-discussion/
Ep 2 - Arthurian Adventure Destinations: Part 1: England
Ready your hiking shoes! Here's a list of some of England's top Arthurian-inspired locations!
This episode is available to read as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2020/08/30/arthurian-adventure-destinations-part-1-england/
Ep 1 - The Cultural Diversity of the Round Table
A discussion of the variety of lands, cultures, traditions and backgrounds that differentiate the main characters of Arthurian Legend. Arthur's Round Table was much more culturally diverse than most people realize!
This episode is available as a blog post here: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2020/05/03/the-cultural-diversity-of-the-round-table/
Intro: “Come and be Welcome.”
Welcome to "Of Swords and Magic": an Arthurian Legend Blog! This episode is also available as a regular blog post: https://ofswordsandmagiccom.wordpress.com/2020/03/04/example-post/