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Pagan Community Notes: Week of November 14, 2024
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Aquarian Tabernacle Church receives a threat, TWH announces X-it, a supermoon and more news and tarot.
Scientists confirm that Aztec death whistles are terrifying
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Researchers find that Aztec skull whistles evoke fear through scream-like sounds, impacting brain areas linked to alertness. Listeners perceive them as unsettling, with hybrid natural and artificial qualities.
Temple of Poseidon at Samikon is larger than expected
Archaeologists have uncovered more of the monumental Temple of Poseidon in Greece’s Peloponnese, revealing rare artifacts and unique architectural features that shed light on ancient religious practices .
Congress Moves to Expand Executive Power Over Nonprofits
The U.S. House of Representatives seems to be moving forward with H.R. 6408, a bill that grants the Treasury Department new powers to revoke nonprofits’ tax-exempt status if deemed to support terrorism, raising concerns about potential misuse to target political opponents. Critics warn of risks to civil liberties and charitable organizations.
With anti-trans bigotry on the rise, “Dreaming of the Transcestors” is a necessary work
“I really appreciated that instead of simply highlighting one queer aspect of history,” writes Sprocket Wagner, “this zine emphasizes the encompassing nature of queerness throughout time: that it is everywhere and always has been.”
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