In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Vodoun plays a critical role in saving Benin’s Mangrove, Ancient Neolithic site, Witch’s Grave reveals some secrets, Star’s Tarot of the week, and an update from the Pagan Solidarity Alliance.
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Editorial: Dr. Leo Igwe Confronts Witchcraft Myths and Facts with Reason and Clarity
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Dr. Leo Igwe powerfully distinguishes between myth and modernity, affirming that today’s witches are nature-based spiritual practitioners—not agents of harm—and calls for an end to superstition-fueled violence across African communities.
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Modern Science Recreates the Famous Egyptian Blue
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Researchers have recreated Egyptian blue, the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, revealing its ancient spiritual role and surprising modern applications—from art to forensics—while uncovering new insights into how it was originally made.
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Pagan Community Notes: Week of June 5, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: The Wild Hunt experiences a cyber attack; archaeologists uncover a missing piece of a famous statue; World Oceans Day approaches; the House of Black Magic celebrates; and Star shares the Tarot of the Week.
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Are Podcasters Resurrecting the Satanic Panic? A Dispatch from South Africa
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Journalist Alex Coyne describes how podcasts offer intriguing stories but lack the editorial standards of traditional media, often blending fact and fiction. From the original Satanic Panic to its revival in South Africa, unchecked narratives can quickly spread fear, misinformation, and lasting societal harm.
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Pagan Community Notes: Week of April 17, 2025
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: COVR announces its 2025 award nominees; Amnesty International calls for urgent action in Ghana; and a new heritage trail in Essex explores the history of the witch trials. Plus: Star’s Tarot for the week, and very clever crows- Q.E.D.