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The Triumph of Christianity over Paganism, a painting by Gustave Doré (1899). Paganism is commonly used to refer to various religions that existed during Antiquity and the Middle Ages, such as the Greco-Roman religions of the Roman Empire, including the Roman imperial cult, the various mystery religions, religious philosophies such as Neoplatonism and Gnosticism, and more localized ethnic ...
A marble statue of Jupiter, king of the gods in Roman paganism. Paganism (from Latin pāgānus ' rural, rustic ', later 'civilian') is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism, [1] or ethnic religions other than Judaism.
American modern pagan and New Age communities are often connected to social change movements, promoting sexual liberation, feminism and the post-war American environmental movement. [40] An example of overlap is the annual Starwood Festival, which features modern pagan and New Age activities as parts of a stated goal to be eclectic and ...
The largest modern pagan (also known as neo-pagan) religious movement is Wicca, followed by Neodruidism. Both of these religions or spiritual paths were introduced during the 1950s and 1960s from Great Britain. Germanic Neopaganism (also known as Heathenry) and Kemetism appeared in the US in the early 1970s. Hellenic Neopaganism appeared in the ...
Druid gathering at Stonehenge Ukrainian temple of the RUNVira in Spring Glen, New York. Modern paganism, also known as "contemporary" or "neopagan", encompasses a wide range of religious groups and individuals.
The animistic aspects of pagan theology assert that all things have a soul – not just humans or organic life – so this bond is held with mountains and rivers as well as trees and wild animals. As a result, pagans believe the essence of their spirituality is both ancient and timeless, regardless of the age of specific religious movements.
Old School Gems. The 1980s were a time of big hair, neon colors, and bold choices, and filled with everyday items that, looking back, have taken on a new life as cherished relics.
Patricia Kennealy-Morrison – Celtic pagan high priestess, rock critic, author of The Keltiad series of science fiction/fantasy novels, and Strange Days – My Life With and Without Jim Morrison; Ludwig Klages, German philosopher; Sharon Knight, Celtic / rock musician, songwriter, producer; front person of the pagan rock band Pandemonaeon ...