A scholar in religious studies delves into the peculiar world of Rodnovery, a Russian neo-pagan movement that believes in Slavs’ civilising mission. Many in Wagner side with it.

White supremacists have long had a tendency to steal, then subvert, the original meaning of symbols and runes used by peaceful, pagan religions worldwide.

The poorly understood Rodnovery pagan religion is at the heart of Wagner’s most notorious unit of fighters who want vengeance for their murdered leaders.

Pagan Rituals Have Modern Ties The altar's bull heads—a symbol of "strength and power"—probably represented the god Zeus, according to Israel.

Capitol Police Inspector General Michael A. Bolton discovered the symbols as part of his review into the Jan. 6 insurrection and has recommended the department “review the appropriateness of ...

If pagan politics are hard to pin down, some say, it’s partially because these proudly individual pagans will often hide their religious identity for fear of backlash, or a simple wish not to be ...

Many scholars argue that the best way to counter far-right misuse is to drown it out with positive and accurate representations of Norse myth. But the strategy doesn't seem to be working.

So suddenly, the confectionary aisle in the supermarket is full of hot cross buns and pagan fertility symbols (eggs and rabbits) covered in chocolate.

This version claims the tree's fall as a pagan symbol turned it into a declaration of Christianity. The tree was then seen as a triangular symbol of the Holy Trinity.

But back to the tree and other Christmas customs. I, as a pagan, do not mind sharing my symbols and traditions with Christians. As I said earlier, I find it rather amusing.