Pagan or alternative festivals can be fun. They can also fade away, just like other non-profit, volunteer-run group events. Having been involved in organizations and festivals in the past, here are suggestions for large pagan events. Included are tips for festival organization, volunteer issues, safety, and non-profit groups.
While not every group or event will want or need to use these tips, they are offered in the hope that they can help those putting on pagan festivals. (And yes- I've actually experienced the cautionary examples used!) Continue reading →
It’s estimated that there are thousands of Greeks worshiping the ancient Roman Gods. Following the documentary “I Still Worship Zeus (2004)" the Ellinais association was formed in 2005. In 2006 the Greek high court granted them status as a “cultural association based on religious grounds”. Ellinais believes in world peace, ecological awareness, and the right to education. (Beliefs common to pagan or polytheistic groups). One of their goals is to find and bless ancient temples in Greece.
It sound like Ellinais is fighting for religious equality in a difficult political system. I couldn’t find much on what they are doing this year, but here are some past articles: Continue reading →
Damh the Bard (born Dave Smith) is a real gem in the folk music scene. Trained as a bard, poet, and storyteller in the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD) he draws his inspiration from from the ancient myths and legends of the British Isles and Ireland. (And Damh hosts OBOD's DruidCast - the Druid Podcast.) His songs are simple, direct, grounded, very well played, and delivered in good humor. Continue reading →
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The color green is often used today in ritual jewelry to denote green nature. Did our ancestors do the same? See this BBC News article- First farmers made 'lucky beads' 16 June 2008
And for possibly the world's oldest (happens to be shell) jewelry: Study reveals 'oldest jewellery' 22, [...]
