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An alleged curse on Harry Kane has sparked renewed discussion of witchcraft, ritual practice, and religion in football, highlighting a decades-long history of spiritual claims that continue to follow the World Cup around the globe.
Stacy Psaros reviews the current exhibition at the Toledo Art Museum, which focuses on magic and curses in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Mesopotamia.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: “Let the envious burst!”—ancient mosaics reveal glimpses of Roman life; Veneralia unfolds; plus announcements, Star’s Tarot of the Week, and a striking early human skull discovery.
“#NotAllMen,” I can hear some of you say,” writes Storm Faerywolf. “Surely you’re not suggesting we curse all the men in the US?” “Yes,” I say. “Each and every one.”
Storm Faerywolf sends off the Samhain season with a tribute to his grandmother, whose spirit has guided, protected, and urged him onward on both sides of the Veil.