The Heathen Q&A discussion made me think about this as a topic for discussion...
When it comes to performing a rite, or a bit of magic, a spell, ritual, etc...is it the specific item called for that makes it effective, or is it the idea that the item represents?
In a changing culture, where different items have more or less meaning than they might have at one time, should practitioners use the item, or should they use something of the same importance and symbolism in the context of a modern life (or just the different culture that they may be part of)?
When it comes to performing a rite, or a bit of magic, a spell, ritual, etc...is it the specific item called for that makes it effective, or is it the idea that the item represents?
In a changing culture, where different items have more or less meaning than they might have at one time, should practitioners use the item, or should they use something of the same importance and symbolism in the context of a modern life (or just the different culture that they may be part of)?
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