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Ubie · 10-25-2003, 02:49 AM

Wicca is a Neo-pagan belief system based on the structures and practices of the many older pagan beliefs that were used before the crusades. However, (supposedly) all of the records, most of the practitioners, and all artifacts were destroyed during the crusades.

The other reason that there are no records (other than "myths and fairytales") is because many of these beliefs were only passed down by word and training. Ancient Druidry was spoken to have been done this way.

Basically, because of lack of records, all neo-pagan beliefs are based on what was thought to have been done. The thought to have been done was created through understanding the "myths and fairytailes" of the past and through study of the pagan beliefs that were still around at the time (ie tribal shamanism in africa).

Wiccanism is a Pagan belief. Not Paganism. Never should Wiccanism be considered as the sole form of paganism (which it seemed it was in a post above).

Another fact...Paganism should never be confused with Polytheism. Though some Paganist beliefs do follow Polytheist traits, many others do not and thus should not be classified as thus.

The best information given above was to google it. You will have to weed through all the faddybs to get to the "truthful" info, but there is a lot of good information out there.

Oob

10-25-2003, 02:49 AM	#20 (permalink)
Ubie Upright Location: Kirkland, WA	Wicca is a Neo-pagan belief system based on the structures and practices of the many older pagan beliefs that were used before the crusades. However, (supposedly) all of the records, most of the practitioners, and all artifacts were destroyed during the crusades. The other reason that there are no records (other than "myths and fairytales") is because many of these beliefs were only passed down by word and training. Ancient Druidry was spoken to have been done this way. Basically, because of lack of records, all neo-pagan beliefs are based on what was thought to have been done. The thought to have been done was created through understanding the "myths and fairytailes" of the past and through study of the pagan beliefs that were still around at the time (ie tribal shamanism in africa). Wiccanism is a Pagan belief. Not Paganism. Never should Wiccanism be considered as the sole form of paganism (which it seemed it was in a post above). Another fact...Paganism should never be confused with Polytheism. Though some Paganist beliefs do follow Polytheist traits, many others do not and thus should not be classified as thus. The best information given above was to google it. You will have to weed through all the faddybs to get to the "truthful" info, but there is a lot of good information out there. Oob __________________ 4 out of 5 doctors agree...it's not just for techno anymore. Visit www.digital-nw.com for more info. Last edited by Ubie; 10-25-2003 at 02:53 AM..