Claims that Easter was inspired by a pagan goddess are widespread but often misunderstood. The idea comes from a single ...

As for Easter eggs and bunnies, there is little evidence that modern Christians lifted these symbols from pagans. In the early years of the Church, eating eggs was forbidden during Lent. Therefore, ...

Devotees draw inspiration from Brigid the saint — and from Brigid the ancient pagan goddess, whose name and attributes she shares. Dancers perform in front of an image of St. Brigid projected onto The ...

Archaeologists have unearthed 'Nativity-like scene statues' in the ancient ruins of the Roman pagan city of Pompeii. Approximately 13 figurines were found in what was once a home, and while the ...

Pagans have long had a bad rap. Ethan Doyle White’s “Pagans: The Visual Culture of Pagan Myths, Legends + Rituals” corrects misconceptions and explains their intricate belief systems and rich ...

Wicca is a modern pagan religion that emerged in the mid-20th century. It draws inspiration from ancient nature-based traditions, folklore, and ceremonial magic. Wiccans typically worship a divine ...

Picking up her Catholic rosary, Meg, a 24-year-old from Maine, begins her prayers like this: “Hail Persephone, full of strength and beauty. … Blessed are you and blessed is the cycle of your life.

Devotees of St. Brigid celebrated her Sunday with the return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities came about a millennium after her remains were removed ...