Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Pagans largest non-Christian faith in Iceland UK: The Druid Network celebrates 10th anniversary as registered charity Japan eyes excavation of ancient Daisen Kofun tomb mound in Osaka Read more below… Pagan News Pagans largest non-Christian faith in Iceland Reykjavik Grapevine The largest non-Christian faith in Iceland is the Ásatrú Society, a pagan faith that centres the pre-Christian Norse pantheon, with 5,031 members in all… UK: The Druid Network celebrates 10th anniversary as... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Patheos Pagan writers nominated for The Witchies awards Canada:  Local political party appoint Pagan as interim leader ‘Sensational’ find of Pagan temple remains in Norway Read more below… Pagan News Patheos Pagan writers nominated for The Witchies Patheos Pagan: Pagan Voices The Witchies are a new series of awards honoring excellence in Witchcraft across a broad spectrum of categories. We are delighted to see that a whole bunch of Patheos Pagan writers... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: US: Metaphysical shop in North Carolina defaced Study solves origins of birds ancient Egyptians gifted their gods US: members of Congress urge Britain to return Elgin Marbles to Greece next year Read more below… Autumn Equinox Coverage Mabon 2020: What the autumn equinox pagan festival means, how it’s celebrated and when it falls iNews Mabon is a harvest festival, when pagans reflect on the past season and express their gratitude for the blessings... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: US: Lady Liberty League celebrates 35 years of defending Pagan civil rights UK: Druids reject ‘elitist’ offer for 30 Pagans to watch autumn equinox at Stonehenge US: Murdock residents protest Asatru Folk Assembly Read more below… Pagan News US: Lady Liberty League celebrates 35 years of defending Pagan civil rights The Wild Hunt This year marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Lady Liberty League, an organization that has been at... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Archaeologists re-erect structures at Sanctuary of Hecate in southwest Turkey 2,400-year-old mask of ancient Greek god Dionysus found in Western Turkey UK: Man pleads guilty to using ‘threatening’ language towards Wiccan woman Read more below… Pagan News UK: Man pleads guilty to using ‘threatening’ language towards Wiccan woman NWE Mail Appearing in the dock, the defendant pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting words towards the victim, a follower of Wicca.... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Japan: Kyoto shrine revives Shinto-Buddhist rite after 550-year hiatus Proposed reforms may make legally-binding Pagan weddings possible in England & Wales ‘Witchcraft panic’ grips France as police link horse mutilations to ‘satanic cult rituals’ Read more below… Pagan News Proposed reforms may make Pagan weddings possible in England & Wales Pagan Federation Blog “We have had to opt for a civil service either at a registrar’s office or licensed building as well... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Sacred forests in Estonia threatened by demand for biofuels ‘Sword girls’ lead support for Shinto shrine to fix treasured blades Protesters at British Museum call for the return of Parthenon Sculptures Read more below… Pagan News Estonia’s ‘holy forests’ threatened by demand for biofuels National Geographic Sacred forest sites  still exist in Estonia, a country where today thousands follow a pre-Christian religion of forest worship called Maausk… UK: Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles ‘cast... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: Buckland Museum in Cleveland lends helping hand to Witchcraft & Magic Museum in England Norway: Vodou symbol and beheaded rooster left at ancient standing stones Japan: 4,000 wind chimes displayed in hopes of large catch in city hit by 2011 tsunami Read more below… Pagan News Buckland Museum in Cleveland lends helping hand to Witchcraft & Magic Museum in England The Wild Hunt On Tuesday, The Buckland Museum Of Magick and Witchcraft... Read more

Top stories in Paganism and Shinto this week: The Bahamas: 5,000 sign petition to demolish decorative torii gate Italy: Nemi celebrates the Ides of Diana Portugal: 4,500-year-old ‘timber circles’ discovered Read more below… Pagan News Italy: Nemi celebrates the Ides of Diana The Wild Hunt The hilltop town of Nemi, Italy is once again celebrating the Ides of Diana and her feast day, August 13th… What scares Salem? October without Halloween The New York Times Cities, towns, retailers and confectioners across... Read more