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Luke Babb reviews the new Benoit Blanc film and discovers that, in the midst of a murder mystery steeped in Catholic imagery, there is a lot to consider about the role of clergy in modern Paganism.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Yule Lads are upon us! But there’s more: Britain continues to see growth in its Pagan population, Vogue explores why Gen Z is turning to witchcraft, Star offers the Tarot of the Week, and Krampus pays a visit to the House of Black Cat Magic.
Today’s story is an update on last week’s Rutherfordton events where officials denied a permit for a small Pagan-led vigil, citing undocumented restrictions and a coercive “Christian parade” alternative,
“Ten years already!” writes Lyonel Perabo in this retrospective. “This anniversary of sorts made me think back a little bit about both my “career,” The Wild Hunt, and Pagan journalism in general, and how it has all evolved in the years I have been a part of it.”
Ancient DNA reveals domestic cats originated in North Africa, not the Levant, and spread far later than believed—reaching Europe after 200 BCE and China via the Silk Road around 730 CE, overturning long-held assumptions while exposing their lies about age and their long-forgotten magical lineage.