Paganism
Review: A Cauldron Overflowing with Sacred Knowledge – “Our Troth” vol. 2
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Lyonel Perabo reviews the newly published second volume of Our Troth, which covers Heathen deities, spirits, and other mythological figures.
Latin America
Teotihuacán damaged by prohibited construction
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Recent construction near Teotihuacán has damaged the UNESCO world site.
Asia
Kurgans burial places throughout the ages
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A recent excavation of a kurgan in Ukraine revealed some unusual findings and possible insight to ritual practices of the peoples of the Eurasian steppe over the course of more than 5,000 years.
archaeology
Ancient amulet found in Israel may have been protection against curses
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A bronze amulet originally found near the Ancient Synagogue of Arbel bears an early “Seal of Solomon” and may have been used as divine protection from malicious forces.
Paganism
The mystery of the Cerne Abbas giant continues
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A recent survey of the sand taken from the elbows and feet of the Cerne Abbas giant using optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) dating suggests the giant may be older than previously thought.