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New archaeological and genetic research suggests bread wheat may have first emerged 8,000 years ago in the South Caucasus region of modern-day Georgia. The findings connect ancient farming communities, wild goatgrass, bread wheat, and even early winemaking in one of humanity’s earliest agricultural landscapes.
In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: New Moon Eclectics scores a victory in Georgia, scientists rediscover some super-cute marsupials once thought extinct, “witchcraft” is mentioned in a Seattle-area murder investigation, and we share the sad news that Kat Suthon has crossed the Veil.
A Wiccan covenstead in Washington, Georgia, is facing zoning enforcement and public backlash after a local pastor denounced the site, prompting New Moon Eclectics to assert its constitutional protections and seek legal and community support.
Hassan Shalgheen was found to have committed sexual crimes against multiple women under the guide of providing them with a “cleansing ritual” to “remove evil spirits,” according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney.
“I believe that many Pagans would agree with President Carter’s sentiments. At least, I hope they would. There’s much to love in Carter’s words – and many points of intersection with Pagan approaches to living in the world.”