Os Gatos

Santa was a Shaman

"Although most people see Christmas as a Christian holiday, most of the symbols and icons we associate with Christmas celebrations are actually derived from the shamanistic traditions of the tribal peoples of pre-Christian Northern Europe.

"The sacred mushroom of these people was the red-and-white Amanita muscaria mushroom, also known as fly agaric. These mushrooms are now commonly seen in books of fairy tales, and they are usually associated with magic and fairies. This is because they contain potent hallucinogenic compounds and they were used by ancient peoples for insight and transcendental experiences.

more: http://nmazca.com/3142857/archive/2007_12_01_archive.htm

Perto do Mar

Lua Mar Horizonte.
Ás vezes pergunto-me de que és feito, de que brisa nasceste, de que Inverno gostas mais. Com que olhos me miras. E se, nesse intervalo, gostas de mim.