Pagan Community Notes: Beltaine, 2026
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We begin with the sad news of chaos magician Peter J. Carroll’s passing. As the next Sabbat arrives under the Flower Moon, Beltane blessings…
At Summit for Religious Freedom, Pagan leaders defend church-state separation
Pagan leaders joined a broad interfaith coalition at the Summit for Religious Freedom, highlighting concerns over Christian Nationalism while emphasizing collaboration, legal advocacy, and the growing visibility of minority faith…
The Ancient Cult of Odysseus: Ithaca Yields New Evidence
As Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey approaches release, newly circulating archaeological findings from Ithaca reveal long-standing ritual devotion to Odysseus. The discoveries highlight how ancient storytelling shaped sacred landscapes, pilgrimage practices, and…
As Cao Takes Top Navy Role, His Past Warnings About “Witchcraft” Raise Questions
Hung Cao’s past warnings about “witchcraft” resurface as he assumes a top Navy role, raising concerns about religious discrimination and minority faith rights amid Pentagon efforts to reshape policy for…
The Rule Nobody Questions
Beatrix Kondo examines gender, power, and the lines drawn in Lee Knox Ostertag’s 2017 graphic novel “The Witch Boy.” Continue reading The Rule Nobody Questions at The Wild Hunt.
Two thousand year old statue of Athena discovered in Turkey
The Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism announced the discovery of a statue of the goddess Athena from the Augustinian period that is nearly two meters tall in the ancient…
Of Death, Dreams, and Divine Visions
Many Heathens and Pagans have had the experience of being visited by the gods. So has Karl E.H. Seigfried, who recounts a vision of Thor. But in examining his long…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of April 23, 2026
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary announces its graduating class; a federal judge sides with Texas on allowing the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms; Star’s Tarot…
Cannabis Rescheduling Decision Appears Imminent, According to Reports
Cannabis rescheduling may be imminent, with reports pointing to a possible announcement as soon as tomorrow, a development that could carry wide implications for law, medicine, religious use, and federal…
Open Doors, Uneven Access: Alabama Expands Released Time for Religious Instruction
Alabama’s new released-time law expands off-campus religious instruction during school hours as more states adopt similar policies. Critics warn that, while legally neutral, these programs may deepen inequities, favoring majority…