I have spent a lot of time on this blog picking apart the things I loved as a kid to see what makes them tick. Usually that means an episode of Smallville or a movie I can't stand. This time it means something a little older and a little stranger: the actual belief system quietly … Continue reading Yellow Brick Road to Enlightenment: How Much of Oz Is Actually Theosophy?
Fantasy Literature
Hogwarts Houses: Stereotypes, Unity, and Personal Growth
There is a question that has followed Harry Potter fans around for nearly thirty years now, surviving playground arguments, Pottermore quizzes, and at least a dozen personality tests designed to help you figure out whether you belong with the brave ones, the loyal ones, the clever ones, or the ambitious ones. The question is deceptively … Continue reading Hogwarts Houses: Stereotypes, Unity, and Personal Growth
