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3 days ago · Modern paganism, also known as contemporary paganism and neopaganism, is a type of religion or family of religions influenced by the various historical pre-Christian beliefs of pre-modern peoples in Europe and adjacent areas of North Africa and the Near East.
3 days ago · Anglo-Saxon paganism, sometimes termed Anglo-Saxon heathenism, Anglo-Saxon pre-Christian religion, Anglo-Saxon traditional religion, or Anglo-Saxon polytheism refers to the religious beliefs and practices followed by the Anglo-Saxons between the 5th and 8th centuries AD, during the initial period of Early Medieval England.
3 days ago · Slavic paganism, Slavic mythology, or Slavic religion is the religious beliefs, myths, and ritual practices of the Slavs before Christianisation, which occurred at various stages between the 8th and the 13th century.
3 days ago · At its core, Paganism is a nature-based spirituality that honors the cycles of the Earth, the elements, and the divine in its many forms. Practices such as drumming, trance work, and seasonal...
4 days ago · By Manny Moreno | May 22, 2024. BARCELONA – The oldest Witchcraft law in European history is being remembered at a conference organized by the University of Barcelona later this summer. The conference is a collaboration of the university’s Institut de Recerca en Cultures Medievals (IRCVM) with the Les Valls d’Àneu and the Dansàneu festival.
4 days ago · The intersection of pagan traditions with Christianity underscores the dynamic nature of religious belief and practice. From ancient rituals to symbolic motifs, these incorporations have enriched the religious landscape of Christianity, reflecting its capacity for adaptation and cultural synthesis.
5 days ago · A new study published this past weekend in the journal Science Advances finds that horse offerings were so important and popular in Baltic paganism from the 1st to 13th centuries CE that Baltic communities towards the end of this era sought a constant supply, even importing horses from Christians in Scandinavia.
