News
“Our children deserve better:” Christian leaders object to Krampus
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Krampus events experience some backlash and religious leaders claim that the alpine tradition invokes fear and is “satanic.”
Editorial
Editorial: “The stare that petrifies injustice”
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Last week, Amy Hardy-McAdams invoked Medusa as a champion for the oppressed during a prayer at the Tulsa Oklahoma City Council meeting. It didn’t take long for the state’s Republican governor to attack her for it. What does this incident say for the future of Paganism in public life?
Arts & Culture
“The icon of beauty:” Apollo Belvedere restored and unveiled at Vatican
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After multiple restorations and delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the newly restored Apollo Belvedere has been unveiled at the Vatican Museums to much fanfare and praise.
Europe
Pagan Community Notes: Week of November 27, 2024
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we explore a range of stories, including parks and places being renamed to their original Indigenous names, California removing Indigenous slurs from place names, Circle Sanctuary participating in Wreaths Across America, Animist Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen delivers a TED Talk, Nexion releases new music, and more news.
Paganism
Witch marks at Gainsborough
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Centuries-old witch marks, carved symbols for protection against evil, have been discovered at Gainsborough Old Hall. These apotropaic marks, steeped in folklore and mystery, reveal a fascinating glimpse into medieval and Tudor beliefs.