Pagan Community Notes: Week of July 4, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, SJ Tucker on tour and recovering well, hippos are flying, Happy Independence Day and Happy Canada Day and more news and events. Continue reading…
A conversation with Elena Petri, High Priestess of the Supreme Council of Ethnikoi Hellenes
The indigenous religions of the Mediterranean gathered in Athens, Greece, for the Mediterraneum 2024 conference. Greek correspondent Elyse Welles spoke with Elena Petri, the High Priestess of the Supreme Council…
Pagan bookstore attacked – Arson being investigated
Dark Star Magick in Portland was attacked last week, and their Pride Month celebration display with Pagan books was burned. No one was injured. Police are investigating. Continue reading Pagan…
Tajikistan increases penalties for witchcraft and fortune-telling
Tajikistan has expanded penalties for witchcraft practices, including hefty fines and potential imprisonment, reflecting the country’s strict control over religious and societal norms. Continue reading Tajikistan increases penalties for witchcraft…
The Heathenry Preservation Society
Sometimes, the Mead of Poetry works indirectly. An old rock ‘n’ roll song is stuck on repeat in my head, spinning unceasingly between my ears. Actually, it’s not even an…
Editorial: The end of “Chevron Deference” is a crime against the planet
The Supreme Court overturned the long-standing doctrine of Chevron Deference this morning, which will drastically lessen the power of federal agencies to protect the environment and consumers. Weekend Editor Eric…
Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 27, 2024
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: We are saddened by the news that Lady Pythia crossed the Veil. In other news, a rare lynx species makes a comeback, upcoming events,…
Hellenic-Roman Association Hosts First Conference
Over the June solstice weekend, Hellenic and Roman religions from the Mediterranean gathered for first conference by the Hellenic-Roman Association, that focused on the “the necessity of humanity’s return to…
Louisiana sued over new law requiring display of Ten Commandments in classrooms
Nine Louisiana families have filed a federal lawsuit against the state challenging a newly ratified law that mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, arguing…
The Sanctuary of Diana Nemorensis receives restoration funding
A new funding initiative hopes to help restore and promote archaeological research on the Sanctuary of Diana Nemorensis in Nemi, Italy, but may also result in tourist paths through the…