The Rewilding Podcast w/ Peter Michael Bauer Animist Re-Engagement w/ Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen
Mar 6, 2023
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Connecting with Heritage and Place
- Peter Michael Bauer, as a settler descendant, explored European history to connect with his heritage.
- He also engaged with local indigenous cultures and languages, like Chinook Wawa, to understand his current place.
Reconstructionism vs. Re-engagement
- Reconstructionism focuses on recreating specific past ideologies, which can be problematic and impractical.
- Re-engagement emphasizes building a dialogue with the past to enrich the present, not replicate it.
Place-Based vs. Place-Bound
- Place-based gods aren't necessarily place-bound, as seen in Afro-Diasporic religions.
- Deities like Shango have sacred sites in multiple locations, demonstrating fluidity in animistic practices.