Arts & Culture
Jethro Tull’s Regressive Rock Ragnarök
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Karl E.H. Seigfried reviews “RökFlöte,” the new Jethro Tull album whose songs are inspired by Norse mythology.
Europe
Earliest known runic inscription of Odin found on amulet in Danish gold hoard
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Danish runologists have interpreted a bracteate from the Vindelev Hoard as the oldest known inscription that mentions the god Odin.
Culture
Boxing with Thor
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I read accounts of the Old Way in its day with love and longing. I am profoundly moved when I read the sayings of Odin, whether by myself, in communion with the kindred, or discussing them with college students. I see the lore as touchstones for righteous living, guidelines for right action, and comfort in the darkness. We can deeply care about all of this without pretending that we can go back and do like they did.
News
Jimmy Carter: Faith in Action
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“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.”
Featured
Tuscumbia “Festival of Yule” opposed by Christians
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Some members of the local Christian community in Tuscumbia are opposed to a Yule festival, and expressed views against freedom of religion.