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Coming Back for More, Part IX: Joel Kalvesmaki on Evagrios of Pontos and the Transfer of Bodies

We are delighted to welcome Joel Kalvesmaki back to the SHWEP for an epic two-part third round. In Part I we discuss intriguing passages in Evagrios of Pontos' Kephalaia Gnōsika which seem to pull in the direction of a doctrine of angelomorphic/daimonomorphic bodily transformation.

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Some New Resources for 2026

We list a few interesting new(ish) online resources which have crossed our desk here at SHWEP H.Q. recently.

Roots of Magic episode

Martin Stadler on Magic and Religion at the Ancient Egyptian Temple of Edfu

We speak with Martin Stadler on his work deciphering and interpreting the extraordinary temple-complex at Edfu in Egypt. We discuss myth, ritual, the priestly temple-hierarchy, and magical ritual embodied in physical architecture.

Oddcast episode

Coming Back for More, Part VIII: Jonathan Young on Origen of Alexandria

Jonathan Young is our guide into the tantalising evidence as to Origen of Alexandria's reincarnation-teaching. Expect almost-certainties, lacunæ in the evidence, and that kind of indeterminacy which seems to dog Origen's legacy through history.

Podcast episode

Members only: ‘This Fortunate City’: Constantinople Considered as Talisman, Part II

The sixth-century East-Roman antiquarian John of Lydia tells us that a student of Iamblichus, Sōpater of Syria, helped Constantine out with theurgic rituals at the founding of the New Rome. In this episode we consider the swirl of evidence around this supposed event. Featuring a cameo appearance from the eschatological polar gate.

Podcast episode

Members only: ‘This Fortunate City’: Constantinople Considered as Talisman, Part I

In Part 1 of a brace of episodes we explore the New Rome and her occult foundations. Featuring appearances from such luminaries as Apollonios of Tyana and Vettius Valens.

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