The Eastern Steppe and Scythian Burial Practices

Archaeological discoveries in the Eurasian steppe reveal striking parallels to Herodotus’s accounts of Scythian funerary rites. From sacrificed horses to towering burial mounds, these findings offer a haunting glimpse into ancient ritual practices—and their potential meaning for modern Pagans.

The Year of the Snake

We celebrate the Spring Festival/Lunar New Year and look at its connections to Pagans and polytheists with Susan Levitt as well as get insights from her about the meaning of the Year of the Snake

Pagan Community Notes: Week of December 26, 2024

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, congratulations to Cherry Hill Seminary graduates! A rising Black Moon is ahead just before the new solar year. And speaking of which, blessings of Janus! We look at some New Year’s Day traditions around the world. After all, in our opinion, nothing brings in the new year better than a little Witchcraft!