News
Ecospirituality is tremendously beneficial but may hinder environmental efforts, say researchers
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New research says our connection with nature is empirically beneficial and may help us navigate the current challenges to healing the Earth.
Europe
Maenads, satyrs, and initiates: friezes of Dionysiac mysteries uncovered in Pompeii
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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.
Africa
Dream incubation, psychoactive substances, and the Festival of Drunkenness
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A new study of an ancient Egyptian ritual vase from the 2nd century BCE uncovered a surprising recipe. Researchers found signs of plants with healing and mind-altering effects, fruit wines, honey, and traces of human fluids, suggesting unusual ritual practices.
News
Smiling might help research says
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New research suggests that smiling can help mitigate the affects pf ain under some circumstances.
Paganism
North Dakota Bills promote Christian Nationalist Agenda and declare the “Kingship of Jesus Christ”
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Three bills introduced in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly appear to herald additional legislation supporting a Christian Nationalist agenda.