Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: The Netherlands: Women raise voices to call for monument to victims of witch hunt Turkey: Greek God Pan found in Istanbul excavation Nara’s famed deer bowed less frequently during pandemic And more – see below… Pagan News From Taylor Swift’s tour to statehouses, witches are blamed for climate of fear Religion News Service One historian sees a replay of 17th century moral panics in today’s increasing social media attacks on witches,... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Japan: World leaders visit Itsukushima shrine during G7 summit UK: Pagan labyrinths pose threat to ancient landscape of Iona Italy: Ancient Romans sacrificed birds to the goddess Isis, burnt bones in Pompeii reveal Pagan News UK: Pagan labyrinths pose threat to ancient landscape of Iona Herald Scotland* Tourists are “vandalising” the ancient landscape on Iona by making Pagan labyrinths out of stones, it was warned… UK: Derbyshire hospice gives cancer patient... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: France: Roman temple thought to be dedicated to Mars could actually have been used to worship many gods Mysterious fire guts popular ‘hidden’ Shinto shrine in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture US: Bill offers absolution, not exoneration for victims of Connecticut witch trials Pagan News UK: Prison seeks Pagan chaplains for ‘forward thinking’ faith team Metro Prison chaplains reflecting the changing nature of religion in Britain are being sought by a privately run... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Tsubaki Shinto Shrine of America closing abruptly UK: Witches & pagans perform special ritual for King Charles’ coronation Ancient Greek healing temple of Trikala to be restored Beltane Coverage May Day’s pagan roots are alive and well in Beltane Religion News Service One of the eight sabbats, or modern pagan holidays, Beltane is a celebration of community after the colder months and of the returning fertility of the land… UK: Beltane... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: Japan: 1,800-year-old mask likely used in farm festivals found in Osaka US: New accreditation organisation for Wicca launched ‘Arabian Stonehenge’ — a 2,000-year-old mysterious monument — unearthed in Oman desert Beltane Coverage UK: When is May Day in 2023 and what festivals can I attend? Countryfile Whether you fancy being at the largest Morris gathering in the world or watching drumming, fire displays and fantastic fairy costumes, here’s what’s on this... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: US: Pagan conferences return with more attendees, more magick after pandemic hiatus New tomb discovered in Egypt with 3,000-year-old shrine to mystery god-like figure Distrust in religion rises in Japan And more… see all stories below. *Subscription may be required to view. Pagan News US: Pagan conferences return with more attendees, more magick after pandemic hiatus The Washington Post* A spirit of reunion permeated a pagan conference held annually in early... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: US actress Vanessa Hudgens wishes to break ‘demonic’ stigma around witchcraft Nigeria: ‘Witchcraft’ accusations reason for high rate of street children 11 injured as danjiri cart overturns in Osaka, Japan And more… see all stories below. Pagan News US actress Vanessa Hudgens wishes to break ‘demonic’ stigma around witchcraft WION Hollywood actress Vanessa Hudgens, who made a name for herself in showbiz by playing Gabriella Montez in Disney Channel’s runaway hit... Read more

Top stories of the week in Paganism and Shinto: UK: King Charles’ coronation invite becomes engulfed in ‘paganism’ debate over prominent use of ancient Green Man US: Iowa House starts day with Wiccan invocation Pan-African Parliament Guidelines seek an end to ‘witchcraft’ accusations And more… see all stories below. Pagan News UK: King Charles’ coronation invite becomes engulfed in ‘paganism’ debate over prominent use of ancient Green Man Mail Online Invitations to King Charles’s coronation have started a debate over... Read more

After a little break, here are the top stories of the past two weeks week in Paganism and Shinto: Scientists: Stonehenge is not a calendar, it’s something more mysterious Egypt’s first complete Zodiac uncovered in Luxor’s Temple of Esna Japan Penis Festival shrine distances itself from penis mascot Spring Equinox coverage UK: Hundreds rise early to celebrate Spring Equinox at Stonehenge BBC Hundreds of people from all over the world have gathered at Stonehenge to celebrate the spring equinox… UK: Members... Read more