Paganism
Pagan Community Notes: Week of September 12, 2024
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Ardantane receives a gift from Covenant of the Goddess, Cherry Hill Seminary survey, events and happenings and more.
Europe
New findings from Perperikon, an ancient center of Dionysus veneration
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Perperikon, an ancient Thracian city in Bulgaria, reveals new discoveries, including Roman-era altars possibly dedicated to underworld gods. Excavations uncover connections to Dionysus worship, mystery cults, and possibly psychopomps and underworld deities.
News
Merlin’s grave in Scotland? Archeologists explain
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A team of archeologists uncovered early medieval cultural heritage in Drumelzier, Scotland. Their excavations at Tinnis Fort revealed ties to the Merlin legend, suggesting its origins in local folklore and history.
News
Pagan Community Notes: Week of September 5, 2024
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Everglades Moon Local Council opposes attacks on bodily autonomy, Pagan Pride events including Twin Cities this weekend, Disney pauses Gaiman adaptation amid sexual assault allegations, more news and events
Paganism
Judge bars defense from using Odinist theory in murder trial
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An Indiana judge has barred the use of Odinism as a defense in the trial of Richard Allen, who is accused of murdering two girls in 2017. The presentation of the Odinism defense last year prompted Heathen organizations to issue statements clarifying the practice of Heathenry.