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Tragedy in Indigenous Panama sparks potentially dangerous anti-cult legislation

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 22:09:02 GMT

A proposed law in Panama responds to cults but may also impact new religious movements.

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Editorial: "Halloween House” burning foretells danger for the occult community

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 00:28:42 GMT

Weekend editor Eric O. Scott opines on the connections between last week's arson at Poughkeepsie's Halloween House and the "Christian patriot" crusade against "Satanists" by the QAnon movement.

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Column: The Dark of the Year

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 23:15:54 GMT

In the long nights of winter, Sheri Barker recalls her encounters with darkness made manifest.

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Sutton Hoo and the Two Altars of King Rædwald

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 22:00:33 GMT

Our UK correspondent, Liz Williams, examines the historical finds at Sutton Hoo that provided the inspiration for the movie, "The Dig."

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Report from the 17th Pagan Studies Conference

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:03:15 GMT

A summary of the variety of topics and presentations offered at the 17th Annual Conference of Current Pagan Studies.

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Archaeologists uncover remains of women accused of witchcraft

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:32:54 GMT

Human remains discovered by archaeologists in the market square of Bochnia in Poland are likely those of three women who were accused, convicted, and executed for being "witches" in the 17th century.

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Pagan Community Notes: Week of January 18, 2021

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:54:37 GMT

In this week's Pagan Community Notes: Storm Constantine crosses the Veil, Apache sacred land under threat from mining deal, "Halloween House" arson, Covenant of the Goddess releases statement on US Capitol attack, Spring festival cancellations, and more news.

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Indigenous Mexican polytheists destroy homes of Evangelical Christians

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 22:00:42 GMT

Indigenous members of a syncretist Traditional Catholic sect destroyed houses belonging to Evangelical Christians in Mitzitón, Chiapas, Mexico, the latest action in a long series of conflicts between Indigenous people, the state, and Evangelical Christianity in the area.

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Column: Laughing in the Face of Treason

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:14:32 GMT

As the United States continues to recover from last week's U.S. Capitol siege, Storm Faerywolf issues both a challenge to act and an invitation to laugh.

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Column: Healing Magic (with Pop Music in the Air)

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:54:46 GMT

Alan D.D. recounts a story of trying to heal his dying father through magic and pop music.

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Columna: Magia para sanar (con música pop de fondo)

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:54:03 GMT

Alan D.D. nos cuenta una historia de cómo intentó de curar a su padre moribundo a través de la magia y la música pop.

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Release The Hounds: Archaeology Edition

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 22:39:13 GMT

Three new discoveries: a cave painting (Sulawesi), a sculpture (Mexico), and a cache of artifacts (North Carolina) may help researchers to learn more about ancient practices and cultures.

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Remnants of witchcraft found in old cottages

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:00:06 GMT

New discoveries that include surprising types of items found in the walls of structures in the U.K. that were likely placed to ward off "witchcraft."

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The 2021 Pagan Studies Conference Goes entirely Online

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 22:10:23 GMT

Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh speaks with TWH about the Pagan Studies Conference and the challenges and benefits of shifting it online.

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Pagan Community Notes: More statements from Pagan organizations, FL manatee mutilated, and new ...

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:40:05 GMT

In this week's Pagan Community Notes: More statements from Pagan organizations regarding the attack on the US Capitol, FL manatee mutilated, a new project honors Scottish women accused of witchcraft, a temple to Aphrodite found, and more news.

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Editorial: The Pagan is Political

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:25:32 GMT

After a week of political violence in the United States, weekend editor Eric O. Scott addresses the need for Pagans - and Pagan publications - to engage in political action.

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Opinion: Heathenry Must Become an Anti-Racist Religion

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:45:12 GMT

Luke Babb responds to the appropriation of Heathen symbols during Wednesday's U.S. Capitol riot with a challenge: it is time for inclusive American Heathenry to become actively anti-racist.

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Heathens respond to "Q-Shaman” and Norse Imagery in Capitol Riot

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 17:17:58 GMT

One of the figures in the forefront of the extremist riot at the U.S. Capitol yesterday wore Heathen symbols tattooed on his chest. Heathen groups have spoken out against this appropriation of their symbols by the far right.

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Inclusivity in the age of Zoom

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:00:59 GMT

The shift to online events has offered some unexpected benefits for some Pagans with accessibility challenges.

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Viking Age ship burial found in Norway

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:01:42 GMT

A burial complex in Gjellestad, Norway includes burial mounds, buildings and a ship burial may help us to better understand the cultural and spiritual practices of the Vikings.

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