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September 8, 2019 Lithuania / Pagan

Samogitian Sanctuary (Lithuanian: Žemaičių Alkas ), A Revived Pagan Astronomic Observatory

In times past there existed paleoastronomic observatories that stood on Birute Hill in Palanga, Lithuania. The Samogitian Sanctuary is a

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August 14, 2019 Cultural Heritage / featured / Folk Festival / Harvest / Pagan / Poland / Sacred / Traditions

Poland’s Ancient Harvest Custom Sown Through Generations

The harvest season was of utmost importance in agricultural customs throughout Europe. Although this crowning season of the entire year’s

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August 13, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Europe / Folk Festival / Harvest / Pagan

Harvest Days

In many ways we’ve lost the art of merry-making. Fragments have passed down to us as dim reflections within our

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August 7, 2019 Cultural Heritage / Dancing / England / Europe / Folk Festival / Folklore / History / Pagan / Traditions

Britain’s Oldest Folk Dance: Abbots Bromley Horn Dance

BY MELISSA RENAY The obscurity of a ritual in no way makes it less meaningful. In fact, the survival of

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July 25, 2019 featured / Folk Festival / Folklore / Pagan / Sardinia

Ancient Sardinian Cultural Tradition: Mamuthones, Where Monsters Roam The Streets (Festively!)

BY HANNAH HORN A lot of our cultures are built off of ancient pagan rituals presented in different religions dating back to more

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July 13, 2019 Apollo / Cultural Heritage / History / Pagan / Roman Empire / Rome / Traditions

Ludi Apollinares: Roman Festival in July

The Ludi Apollinares was an ancient Roman festival held every year from July 6-13 in honor of the god Apollo.

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December 12, 2016 Folklore / Germany / Mythology / Pagan / Traditions

Beware of Krampus, The Holiday Devil

If you thought the Yule Trolls of Iceland were terrifying, meet Krampus. He is pretty much the exact opposite of

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November 14, 2016 Archeology / Germany / Mythology / Pagan / Sacred

Externsteine: Sacred Stones of Germany

Externsteine is a mysterious rock formation near Ostwestfalen-Lippe in northwest Germany. In an area that is largely void of massive

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