Türkiye announces the restoration of the Temple of Athena
The Temple of Athena in the southern Turkish town of Side will soon be opened to the public after undergoing restoration efforts. The Temple site joins the Temple of Apollo…
Classics of Pagan Cinema: The Secret of Kells
Meg Elison reviews 2009’s animated film The Secret of Kells, which draws inspiration from the recently-digitized Book of Kells, a fabulously illuminated edition of the gospels. But while the film…
Opinion: Curing the Infection
As I squirmed in the endodontist’s chair, trying to distract myself from the pressure and vibration of the metal tools – and the large needle – I realized that our…
Editorial: Oklahoma’s superintendent of schools wants to spend $3.3 million on Trump Bibles
Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma superintendent of schools, is angling for a cabinet position in a potential Trump administration. Weekend Editor Eric O. Scott looks at how he’s planning to punch…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 3, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Western Carolina Pagans help the community, Everglades Moon Local Council releases a statement in support of the Haitian community, upcoming event including EBSAT, Pagan…
The Neurospicy and the Spooky Season: Keeping the Light on for Everyone
As Samhain and Halloween approach, balancing festivities with sensitivity toward neurodivergent community members, particularly those with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), fosters a more inclusive environment and ensures everyone can comfortably…
Comedian Tim Murray chats about His Mullet, His Tour and His Admiration for Witches
Comedian Tim Murray chat with The Wild Hunt and discusses his show WITCHES, which blends pop culture, comedy, and queerness. He explores the parallels between witches and LGBTQIA+ experiences, highlighting…
Mindfulness Meditations Produces Empirically Observable Pain Relief
New research shows that mindfulness—a common and central meditation practice in many Pagan spiritual paths—not only helps manage pain, but also engages distinct brain mechanisms beyond the placebo effect. Continue…
Television from a Pagan World: Reviewing KAOS and Twilight of the Gods
“When I was a teenage zealot, I used to imagine what television might be like in a world that was primarily Pagan,” writes Meg Elison. “I’ll never see that world,…
Týr, Ásatrú Ethics, and the Mists of Night
Týr guides us, keeps faith with us, stays the course us, and never fails us. In the sometimes-wild world of the Norse deities, that stability and faithfulness can bring great…