In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: A Blood Moon rises tonight, Paganicon preparations are underway, and new research dates England’s oldest henge. This week’s observances include the Feast of Anna Perenna and the Akitu Festival. And a word of advice—no matter what demonic forces you fear may be lurking, swallowing rosary beads on an airplane won’t save you… but kicking and screaming will get you arrested.
Africa
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
|
TWH commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance, 2024, acknowledging the disproportionate violence against the trans community.
Culture
Death and the traditions of the Day of the Dead in Italy
|
David Marrè shares his experience with Italian traditions during he days of the dead: “In our peninsula, the celebration of the days dedicated to the dead has given rise to many different customs. Modern Paganism is one of the ways of their integration and rediscovery in contemporary times.”
News
Conservative Religious organizations ‘spending billions to counter gender-equality education’
|
A new report reveals a well-funded and coordinated global effort by conservative religious groups to undermine education, erode gender equality, and promote traditional views of women as submissive to men.
Europe
A conversation with Elena Petri, High Priestess of the Supreme Council of Ethnikoi Hellenes
|
The indigenous religions of the Mediterranean gathered in Athens, Greece, for the Mediterraneum 2024 conference. Greek correspondent Elyse Welles spoke with Elena Petri, the High Priestess of the Supreme Council of Ethnikoi Hellenes (YSEE), to learn about the efforts that made the event possible.
News
The Troth suspends Diana Paxson from duties
|
The Inclusive Heathen organization, The Troth, suspends Pagan Elder Diana Paxson after a clergy candidate raises concerns about Paxon’s judgement regarding reported abuse.