BORRE, Norway — Nestled within the ancient burial mounds of Borre along the sparkling expanse of the Oslo Fjord, the Midgardsblot Metal Festival once again summoned the international vanguard of extreme music, Viking reenactment, and Norse paganism for its 2026 iteration. Blending historical reverence with contemporary counterculture, the multi-day gathering stands as a towering pillar…
By Manny Tejeda y Moreno | September 10, 2026 Main Facts As the global Pagan and esoteric communities gather for the transition from late summer into the introspective depths of autumn, this week’s comprehensive roundup of Pagan Community Notes covers a diverse array of monumental milestones, institutional shifts, and cultural announcements. Foremost among this week’s…
Main Facts: A Pilgrimage to the Borre Mounds In late August 2026, music enthusiasts, historians, and practitioners of modern paganism converged upon the historic burial mounds of Borre, Norway, for the annual Midgardsblot festival. Blending extreme metal with Norse neofolk, cultural heritage, and academic discourse, the festival has firmly established itself as a premier destination…
By Manny Tejeda y Moreno Published: September 10, 2026 Introduction and Main Facts In this week’s edition of Pagan Community Notes, communities across the globe pause to reflect on a solemn milestone: the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. As the nation remembers the lives lost and the enduring echoes of that…
WASHINGTON & CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — This week’s roundup of community developments highlights a diverse intersection of national politics, indigenous archaeology, and modern pagan religious life. From the highest levels of military leadership in Washington to ancient ceremonial pits in Georgia, and forward to upcoming community gatherings in the Pacific Northwest, contemporary spiritual communities continue to…
