Few notions are more shrouded in mystery than that of initiation. In fact, such a statement is something of a tautology. Initiation is mysterious by nature. If initiation were something speakable or obvious, it would be common knowledge. In this case, however, there would be
Welcome to issue 2 of Hermes where we shall dance our way forward for the next three months with new articles, interviews and more on all kinds of subjects but with the main theme of dance and initiation. As I sit here writing this editorial the
The sacred dance is to be found in every tradition, every religion and every culture since the remote antiquity up to our contemporary times. What has been its purpose, what its significance and its ritual? Why was it so important to the people keeping such