Pop culture has fueled a resurgence of interest in Nehalennia. In the Netherlands, that’s not just good for tourism—it’s helping the fight against climate change. A 19th-century engraving depicts the ...

'Tis the season to be jolly, and, perhaps, to have one's social media inundated with memes about Christmas being nothing more than a co-opted pagan holiday – maybe a winter solstice celebration – ...

Women’s Eucharist calls for worship of pagan deities specifically condemned in Scripture. Imagine for one moment that you’re a leader in the Episcopal Church USA. You know that within the next few ...

Many of the Easter traditions Christians celebrate today date back to the early days of Christianity. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post via Getty Images Easter brings together an unlikely cadre of ...

Which Egyptian Goddess or God Are You, Based on Zodiac Sign originally appeared on Parade. The concept of “god” and “goddess” is one of the most ancient, predating recorded history itself. While this ...

Even if you haven't thought about ancient Greek mythology since you first learned about it in grade school, no one can deny how equally powerful and beautiful the names of Greek gods and goddesses are ...

A lot of horror movies are inspired by paganism in some way. One horror movie took things a step further by inventing a new pagan god. The film reinforced a lot of widespread perceptions of ancient ...

Once, they were worshiped — gods of rain, love, death, and fire — fed by offerings, prayers, and fear. Temples rose in their ...

Greek mythology is fascinating. Although these myths or legends were told by ancient people thousands of years ago, they hold universal truths and lessons that relate to us in our modern-day lives.