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Articles related to "Pagan Beliefs"
Pagan Ethics Even though there is no set of commandments, the Pagan community has a strong sense of honor, ethics and personal responsibility. pagan • pagan ethics • pagan spirituality • paganism • pagan beliefs
Religion in Beowulf Beowulf portrays a stark contrast between Paganism and Christianity and was written in the eighth century A.D. It includes passages on fate and human will. beowulf • seamus heaney • christianity • paganism • old english
Is Christianity Based on Paganism? Is Christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals? Did the authors of the Bible, especially the New Testament, draw from pagan myths and ancient fables? pagan christianity • christianity based on pagan beliefs and rituals • pagan roots of christianity • christianity is a pagan religion • correlation between paganism and christianity
Saxon Christianity September the 12th is a day dedicated to St. Eanswythe, a little known Saint but an important one in early UK Christianity. eanswythe • folkestone • christianity • saint • kent
What is Paganism? When someone hears the term Paganism, they automatically see hags dancing around a fire calling demons, which is a severe misconception of the term and beliefs. paganism • pagan • polytheism • monotheism • defining paganism
Yuletide Traditions December 25th, one link between Pagan and Christian celebrations christmas • saturnalia • kalendae • rome • romans
Gediminas of Lithuania The Grand Duchy of Lithuania was ruled by Grand Duke Gediminas who sought help from the Pope, but remained pagan in the end. gediminas • lithuanian history • grand duchy of lithuania • ruthenians • rusyns
Halloween in Medieval Times Halloween was originally the celebration of Samhain, an important Celtic feast which marked the beginning of winter. halloween in medieval times • how all-hallows eve was celebrated in the middle a • the origins of halloween • how halloween was celebrated in medieval times • medieval halloween traditions
History of St. Patrick's Day Origins of March 17th celebration began with a teen-ager, pirates, slavery and a lifelong devotion to God st. patrick's day history • st. patrick's day traditions • st. patrick's day customs • st. patrick history • real st. patrick
Hungarian Saints Hungary is a traditional catholic country since the early of the 11th century. Most of our saints are members of Arpad house, the first dynasty of Hungarian kings. hungary • europe • saint • istvan • imre
The Pagan Origins of Hinduism The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
A History of Dhofar Dhofar is a lush tropical region in the Arabian kingdom of Oman but it was not always a part of Oman and in the 1960s tried to assert its independence in civil war. history of dhofar • dhofar revolt • sultanate of oman • gulf states • sultan qaboos
A History Of Friday The 13th - part 3 Guest article by Gabriella Kalapos: Let's wrap up our look at the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th. friday the 13th • bad luck • karma • superstition • taboo
Birthday Traditions Why do we make wishes as we blow out the candles? And why do we wear paper hats? Nobody really knows but this article looks at some of the possible explanations. birthday party • birthday candles • birthday cake • happy birthday to you
Black Magic vs. White Magic Magic can be good or evil, and which one it is at any given moment depends upon the spells cast, the rituals performed, and the reasons behind them. black magic vs. white magic • magical ethics • spells vs. prayer • are love spells good or evil • ethics of casting spells
Celtic Christianity Overview of Christianity in early "Dark Ages" Ireland. celtic christianity • book of kells
Christmas A look at the holiday of Christmas in the Church year, its meaning, and its origins. Have a very Merry Christmas! christ • christmas • white • manger • birth
Everyday Common Popular Superstitions Superstitions are popular beliefs that have their origin in ancient beliefs and religious and pagan practices among various cultures. historical and cultural origins of superstitions • protection against the evil eye • walking under a ladder • four-leaf clover sign of good luck • roman belief breaking mirror as bad luck
Forensic Considerations in Ritual Trauma Cases (Part 2) This article discusses ritual abuse and the findings that occur during forensic investigations of ritual trauma cases. It is written by an attorney with experience in this area. cult • satanic • ritual abuse • cults • generational
Horoscope Personality Aries to Libra There are 12 signs of the zodiac, each having its own "personality", each of which gives its characteristics to those born under it. aries • taurus • gemini • cancer • leo
Is It Spring Yet? . . . Ask the Groundhog How do groundhogs know it's spring? Here's a little background on their shadowy past weathercasting • groundhog • spring • winter solstice • candlemas day
Liechtenstein 499 to 843 AD During the middle ages the Liechtenstein valley and its people were to know a succession of rulers, both good and bad. They were to suffer almost constance warfare and tribulations but they perserved and built the foundation of the modern nation of Liechtenstein merovigian • middle ages • liechtenstein • franks • rhaetia
Litha Ideas for ways in which you, your family and friends can celebrate the Sabbat of Litha, also known as Midsummer and Summer Solstice. litha • summer solstic • midsummer • litha celebrations • litha family celebrations
NeoPaganism – Old and New World Druids are Pagans. Originally, the term meant country dweller. It evolved to mean those who did not practice the JudeoChristian Tradition. neopagan • paganism • druidism • powwow • syncreticism
NeoPaganism: Wicca NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans. neopaganism • paganism • wicca • god • goddess
Pagan terms A helpful guide of Pagan terms for those who are new to, or unfamiliar with, Pagan spirituality. pagan • paganism • pagan terms • pagan glossary • witchcraft
Shattered Children How to help heal the emotional damage to children who have suffered neglect. pagan • spiritual • healing • children • neglect
Storytelling in the Holidays The Holidays are a time for sharing and you can share the gift of storytelling. storytelling • holidays • santa claus • suite101 • james foster robinson
Summer Solstice June 21st is the longest day of the year. It is called Summer Solstice. A time for love, passion, and contemplative thinking. solstice • summer • june • love • passion
The Kelabit Highlands Malaysia A mere seventy years ago the Kelabit people were an isolated tribe of fierce and feared head hunters. Today it's their hospitable reputation that attracts visitors. kelabit highland tours • sarawak jungle treks • borneo tours • head hunters • wildlife tours malaysia
Tradition: The Most Dangerous Game (Part I of II) When I started dabbling in rosemaling years ago, my grandmother suggested to me that I use my newfound skills to decorate the frame of my mother’s brand-new big screen TV. As a young girl in Larvik, she had herself painted the linoleum on her mother’s kitchen floor and thought a few extra touches to the décor here and there would be a great asset. While I decided against applying my brush to that great glassy monolith, her suggestion made me rethink the whole idea of Norwegian tradition and authenticity. Where does one draw the line? norwegian cultural politics abroad • norwegian tradition • traditional norwegian arts and crafts • norwegian customs and beliefs
Wiccan or Witch? The words Wiccan and Witch have two very different meanings. Here is an explanation of these two commonly confused terms. wicca • wiccan • witch • witches • witchcraft
Worship of The Goddess While no people celebrate in quite the same way, what is certain, is that the Goddess is very real. Her worshipers, while quiet, are slowly growing in number as well as experience. Learning what the Goddess can teach us will enable us to be better caretakers of the earth. goddess • goddesses • interviews • folklore • legends
A Colonial Christmas Season From banning the Christmas celebration to a month of parties, American colonists celebrated the Christmas season in a variety of different ways. christmas • colonial america • quakers • puritans • ban
Brigid, goddess and saint One of many links to traditional Celtic beliefs bridget • brighid • bridgit • brigit • brigitte
Harry Potter Harry Potter products may seem the ideal gift for a child considering their popularity in the world. However, like Pokemon, Harry Potter books and toys are surrounded in contraversy. harry potter • gift-giving • toys
King Wenceslas of Bohemia To many, King Wenceslas is little more than a name in a Christmas Carol but in his day he was a well-known and much beloved monarch. king wenceslas • good king wenceslas • christmas carols • king of bohemia • kings of czechoslovakia
Magic vs. Magick This article explores the use of the word magic and it's variants, why people use different variants and what those variants mean. magic • magick
Sviata Vechera - Holy Supper The Sviata Vechera (Holy Supper) is a Ukrainian celebration of ancestors, and ancient customs and traditions. This twelve course, meatless meal occurs on Christmas Eve. sviata vechera holy supper • ukrainian christmas eve celebration • christian pagan tradition • eastern european • january 6 julian calendar xmas
The Spirits of Christmas Past It's December again, and the last holiday season of the millennium approaches. What better time to reflect on the magickal legacy of our holiday traditions? yule log • mistletoe • magick • customs • traditions
The Traditions of Christmas A look at the history of various Christmas traditions including Christmas trees, Santa Claus, mistletoe, holly and Christmas cards. christmas • santa calus • christmas trees • holly • mistletoe
Intolerance in Christianity Christians are not always tolerant of other sects. Does being a Christian have to mean rejecting people of differing faiths? religious intolerance • the catholic church • catholicism • jews • the renaissance
Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Halloween... WHAT is the purpose? The mysterious rituals and practices of Halloween uncovered! Stop in and see WHY we do what we do?! witches • cats • ghosts • fey • fairies
The Symbol of the World Tree - Part One Part One of our exploration of the symbol of the World Tree, Yggdrasill, in the Norse myth of Ragnarok. world tree • sacred tree • yggdrasill • myth of ragnarok
A Look at the Wiccan Rede A point by point look at the wiccan rede by examining its parts. wicca • wiccan • paganism • rede • laws
An A-Z Guide to Common Cemetery Icons Here you will find an alphabetical listing of common icons found in many cemeteries. Each symbol has its own unique meaning. Thus, when carved on headstones, each symbol silently suggests the life story of the people they represent. ghosts • spirits • hauntings and spirits • ghosts of • ghosts in
Rus: Circassians Short history & ethnology of the Circassians of the Caucasus mountains. rus • russia • ukriane • dagestan • chechnaya
Rus: Customs, Habits and Superstitions Customs, cultural habits & superstitions are indicative of every culture & society. Here is a small guide to those of the Rus. There are a more than afew that are certainly not common or even close to those in the Western nations. rus • russia • belorus • ukraine • habits |
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