Austin Witchfest
WitchFest Austin draws thousands of attendees
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Special correspondent, Azure West, covered The Austin Witchfest which, by all accounts, was a outstanding success.
Paganism
A disturbing trend in published books marketed toward Pagans
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We investigate a disturbing trend in Pagan book publishing where author names may potentially misguide readers.
Pagan Community Notes
Pagan Community Notes: Conjure Gala, Tuatha Dea, #GivingTuesday, and more
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Living
Pagans find camaraderie at New Hampshire’s TempleFest 2017
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HANCOCK, N.H. – TempleFest 2017, the annual summer festival of the Temple of Witchcraft, was held last weekend. Attendees and presenters traveled from all over the country to partake in workshops, panels, and rituals. Did these witches find what they were looking for? Folklorist and anthropologist Dr. Sabina Magliocco says Pagans attend festivals for a range of reasons, “Everything from seeking to immerse themselves completely in Pagan culture, to reconnecting with old friends, experiencing nature in the company of other Pagans, and participating in large group ritual. Some go just to party with friends.”
Paganism
Column: Coping With Community
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The definition of community continues to be largely debated in many different circles. I am not here today to define that for anyone, but rather to look at related issues that are seldom debated, such as the challenges and ongoing tensions that appear to exist within the “umbrella” of the Pagan and polytheist communities, and within the interpersonal relationships found in groups, covens, groves, and organizations. The so-called “Witch Wars” are not a new thing, neither are the ongoing moments of intensity based on different views, approaches, and methods of engaging with our diverse practices. There are historic Witch wars of which we are all aware. Some were between individuals, and others were between different factions of this very diverse and nuanced community.