39. Mabon and Aidan Kelly
In the last few years there has been some minor push back against using the name “Mabon” for the Autumnal Equinox. In this episode we’re going to talk about how Mabon got its name, who came up with the name, and why exactly a small group of British Traditional Wiccans are so mad about it. Spoiler: it’s because a bunch of Gardnerian Wiccans are mad at Aidan Kelly. I know this episode is Wicca-focused, but I think it’s important information for most modern witches to know. Important Links: * Seeking Witchcraft “Why ‘Mabon’ is a Lie” (September 18, 2020) * Aidan Kelly “About Naming Ostara, Litha, and Mabon” (May 2, 2017) * Donald H. Frew “A. Kelly IS an oathbreaker” (December 9, 1995) (And, of course, don’t forget this show is part of the Nerd & Tie Podcast Network, and funded by listeners like you via Patreon.) Music: “So I Said It,” “The Man With One Eye,” “Untitled Nonsense” (Trae Dorn) / “Jaracanda,” Random Loops (Apple Music Library)