Pagan Community Notes: Week of May 7, 2026
EDINBURGH— The annual Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh, where nearly 10,000 people gathered on Calton Hill to celebrate the symbolic beginning of summer. Held on the night of April 30…
Rising Evidence Points to Ancient Origins of Bread Wheat
New archaeological and genetic research suggests bread wheat may have first emerged 8,000 years ago in the South Caucasus region of modern-day Georgia. The findings connect ancient farming communities, wild…
Government “Anti-Christian Bias” Task Force Report Frames Religious Freedom Through a Christian Lens
A new federal report on “anti-Christian bias” frames religious liberty through a Christian lens, raising concerns among critics that its findings and recommendations overlook minority faiths and risk reshaping protections…
“Literally a Spell”: as Trump’s approval declines, spellbinding claims emerge
As President Donald Trump’s poll numbers drop, political rhetoric is taking a surreal turn. “Spellbinding” claims, warnings of Satanists, and rising fear-based narratives suggest conservative power is being maintained not…
In Memoriam: My Friend, the Tree
“If someone had ever asked me if I thought of myself as an animist, I’m sure I would have said yes,” writes Eric O. Scott. “But I don’t know if…
Happy Beltane – Enjoy!
“Gardens replete with colorful blossoms,” writes Clio Ajana, “remind us that from the cold, hard, and fallow ground, something new arises in during this light half of the year.” Continue…
Merry May 2026!
The Wild Hunt wishes all of our readers a blessed turning of the wheel, as the northern hemisphere celebrates Beltane, the southern celebrates Samhain, and around the world we celebrate…
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…