Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: British Museum confirms ‘constructive discussions’ with Greece on Elgin Marbles Ancient Egyptian ‘Green Coffin’ returned to Cairo by US Japan: Cashless ‘saisen’ religious offerings spread amid COVID pandemic Read more below… *=Registration may be required. New Year Festivals Coverage Kyoto shrine holds first New Year ‘karuta’ event in 3 years The Asahi Shimbun A New Year’s ceremonial event highlighted by a card-snatching game was held for the first time in three... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Russia: Vladimir Putin has reportedly become obsessed with the occult Turkey: Statue of Hercules unearthed in ancient Greek city of Aizanoi UK: PM rules out law change for return of Parthenon marbles Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Pagan News Russia: Vladimir Putin has reportedly become obsessed with the occult The Sun Vladimir Putin has become obsessed with the occult, including mind reading and blood rituals, according to a prominent... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: 4 in 10 people worldwide believe in malicious witchcraft Soccer fans pray for Japan’s victory at shrine of 3-legged crow Fragment of Egyptian Goddess found at ancient Spanish site Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Pagan News UK: Winter Solstice at Stonehenge 2022: Everything you need to know Wiltshire Live The festival offers a unique opportunity to visit Stonehenge with no restrictions and draws massive crowds every year… US: ‘Spirit... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: US: Pagan nurse sues Boston Medical Center for firing her after she refused to get Covid-19 shots New research reveals oldest ancient Egyptian tomb orientated to winter solstice Japan: Shrine workers protest Shinto body’s anti-LGBT pamphlet Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Pagan News US: Pagan nurse sues Boston Medical Center for firing her after she refused to get Covid-19 shots Universal Hub A Boston Medical Center staff nurse who... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Stunningly preserved bronze statues of gods found in Italy Hundreds accused after woman is burned alive ‘for being a witch’ in Indian village US: Japanese Shichi-go-san rite-of-passage services see increase in demand Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Pagan News UK: House with standing stones which belonged to ‘Arch Druid’ goes on the market Cornwall Live A house which used to belong to a man who proclaimed himself ‘Arch Druid... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Japan: ‘Floating’ Shinto shrine gate restored West Japan shrine’s sacred object moved in ceremony attended by Princess Kako UK: Woman sparks fury for saying she wants to keep Pagan daughter off school for Halloween Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Samhain coverage UK: Woman sparks fury for saying she wants to keep Pagan daughter off school for Halloween Mirror The woman wanted some advice on whether or not she could... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Top Russian security official takes aim at Paganism UK: Forfar holds memorial for witches to ‘avoid history repeating’ 2,100-year-old burial of Aphrodite ‘priestess’ discovered in Russia Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Samhain coverage US: Sebastian resident upset with city’s “witchcraft occult” Hocus Pocus movie Sebastian Daily Ruth Kuvlesky, who says she’s with the Indian River Freedom Coalition, touting 1,300 members, condemned the Sebastian Police Department’s decision on their choice... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: US: Pastor organises Halloween book burning of ‘occult-related’ materials Ireland: Druid criticises Hallowe’en protests US: Christians criticise Disney star Vanessa Hudgens for practising witchcraft Read more below… *=Registration may be required. Samhain coverage US: Pastor organises Halloween book burning of ‘occult-related’ materials The Roys Report A controversial Tennessee pastor and revivalist preacher has planned a “massive burning” service at his church, calling on Christians to bring occult-related books and materials to... Read more