Beltane Papers, The

Name/Title

Beltane Papers, The

Entry/Object ID

2024.4.136

Secondary Title

A Journal of Women's Mysteries

Description

The Beltane Papers was a "news-journal" devoted to women's spirituality and thealogy. While primarily focused on feminist spiritual women, the magazine also accepted submissions from native American, Feminist Christian, Feminist Jewish, African and Black spiritual writers. The magazine included articles, letters, and regular columns on dreams, nutrition, reviews, myths and legends, poetry, artwork, short stories, and works of fantasy. Holdings: Vol 1 #8: 1985; #1, 1992; #2, 1992; #4, 1993; #7, 1995; #23, 2000.

Context

Published out of Clear Lake, Washington, "The Beltane Papers" were published by varying imprints, with its first two volumes published by Juno's Peacock Press and its third volume published by The Seven Sisters corporation. The publication underwent a reorganization in 1992, resulting in a new numbering starting with Issue #1. The reorganization resulted in the creation of the Brideswell Collective, which manages digital and physical publication until this day.

Category

Periodical

Publication Details

Publication Type

Magazine

Periodical

Periodicals/Newsletters

Editor

Helen Farias

Place Published

City

Clear Lake, WA

Date Published

1984

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

#4 is notably discolored.

Create Date

February 27, 2026

Update Date

March 23, 2026