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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.
An extraordinary statue of Hermes has been unearthed in Türkiye.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Cherry Hill launches a fundraising campaign, ATC’s Belladonna LaVeau shares a message from Demeter, updates on upcoming events and conferences, Star’s Tarot of the Week, and a reminder about Daylight Saving Time.
Archaeologists have discovered a monumental frieze depicting worshipers of Dionysus in a newly excavated portion of Pompeii. The near-life-size paintings portray a procession of Dionysiac figures participating in an initiation ritual as part of the deity’s mystery cult.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: The Interfaith community in South Carolina responds to the events in Pickens, Hellenic religious leaders call for community protest after a court blocks the construction of a new Temple of Zeus, conservationists build monkey bridges, Matronalia approaches, this week’s Tarot card is The Moon, and more events are on the horizon
Research published in February 2025 examines the Svingerud Stone, a runestone uncovered in a Norwegian grave site, appears to be the earliest known written depiction of the Proto-Norse language. The researchers say the discovery provides new insights into the origins of runic writing.
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