Varden FriasPsychedelic Use in Death and Burial Rituals of Mesoamerican Indigenous TribesThe intersection of psychedelics and spiritual practices is a topic that has fascinated researchers and cultural historians for decades…2d ago2d ago
Varden FriasDelving into the Cultural Crossroads of Psychedelics and Death Rituals in Communities of ColorPsychedelics are shrugged off as “hippy drugs” but a growing amount of research indicates that our ancestors partook in these drugs for a…Aug 6Aug 6
Varden Frias2021 Recap + 2022 PlansIt’s been a year. Not quite as horrific as 2020, thank goodness. This past year I’ve gotten a lot done. Here’s just a few things I’ve…Dec 28, 2021Dec 28, 2021
Varden FriasMonster Deities: Five Monster Gods You’ve Never Heard OfReligions of the past postulated that the gods were the reason for whatever transpired in the universe, both in the celestial and material…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Varden FriasBlack Gloves and Magenta Lights: Five Symbolic Aesthetics of GialloFew films use aesthetic appeal to get their symbolism across, especially in the horror industry. Unless it’s an arthouse film, horror…Oct 12, 2020Oct 12, 2020
Varden FriasThe Misunderstood Monster of the 1940sLike any other genre, horror has been around about as long as entertainment has existed. Perhaps even longer. H. P. Lovecraft, the beloved…Oct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020
Varden FriasTop 5 Things I learned as a Livestreamer AuthorSince the Quarantine began in March 2020 (for the United States), I’ve had to adjust like so many other people. In some ways, I was lucky…Oct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020
Varden FriasBones Coffee Review #1: Electric UnicornMan, do I love my coffee. When I was younger, coffee’s taste left its sour complexion on my palette but over the years (thanks to college)…Aug 26, 2020Aug 26, 2020
Varden FriasRaypunk and Atompunk: Nuclear RetrofutureThe beacon of the future flashes on the horizon, hopeful and daring. The future is dressed in glimmering skin-tight jumpsuits and fires…Aug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020
