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Introduction to Paganism and the Pagan Federation. Community Engagement Forum December 8 th 2016

Introduction to Paganism � The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people. � With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ. � In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. ' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'

Introduction to Paganism � The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people. � With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ. � In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion. ' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'

Introduction to Paganism � The term Pagan derives from the Latin paganus meaning villager or rustic. It then went on to mean man of the people. � With Christianity it became to mean heathen or one not in the army of Christ. � In modern terms it means 'A follower of a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion' and Paganism means a 'polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshipping religion.'

Introduction to Paganism Individual Paths in Paganism � Wicca & Witchcraft � Heathenry � Druid � Shamanism � Goddess Worship

Introduction to Paganism Individual Paths in Paganism � Wicca & Witchcraft � Heathenry � Druid � Shamanism � Goddess Worship

Introduction to Paganism Individual Paths in Paganism � Wicca & Witchcraft � Heathenry � Druidry � Shamanism � Goddess Worship

Introduction to Paganism Individual Paths in Paganism � Wicca & Witchcraft � Heathenry � Druidry � Shamanism � Goddess Worship

Introduction to Paganism Individual Paths in Paganism � Wicca & Witchcraft � Heathenry � Druidry � Shamanism � Goddess Worship

Introduction to Paganism Wicca & Witchcraft � Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery � Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary � Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female)

Introduction to Paganism Wicca & Witchcraft � Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery � Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary � Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female)

Introduction to Paganism Wicca & Witchcraft � Gardinerian, Alexandrian, Traditional, Hereditary, Dianic and Hedgewitchery � Can be either in Covens or practice as Solitary � Revere the God & Goddess (Male & Female)

Introduction to Paganism Heathenry � Originally from the North European peoples � Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition � Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor Freya etc...) � Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary

Introduction to Paganism Heathenry � Originally from the North European peoples � Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition � Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor Freya etc...) � Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary

Introduction to Paganism Heathenry � Originally from the North European peoples � Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition � Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor, Freya etc...) � Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary

Introduction to Paganism Heathenry � Originally from the North European peoples � Also known as Odinists, Asatru (The truth) or the Northern Tradition � Follows the Gods and Goddesses from the North European peoples (Odin, Thor, Freya etc...) � Practices in groups (Hearths) or as a solitary

Introduction to Paganism Druidry � Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses � Groups are called Groves � Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids.

Introduction to Paganism Druidry � Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses � Groups are called Groves � Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids.

Introduction to Paganism Druidry � Follows the Celtic Gods and Goddesses � Groups are called Groves � Druids can be either Ovates (Healers/Herbalists and Diviners), Bards (Keepers of the Tradition/Storytellers) or just Druids.

Introduction to Paganism Shamanism � Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans. � The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia. � Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys. � Can also be healers, sages or diviners.

Introduction to Paganism Shamanism � Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans. � The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia. � Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys. � Can also be healers, sages or diviners.

Introduction to Paganism Shamanism � Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans. � The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia. � Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys. � Can also be healers, sages or diviners.

Introduction to Paganism Shamanism � Shamanism is world-wide and practised in many cultures not just Native Americans. � The word Shaman comes from North Asia/Siberia. � Works with 'spirit' or animal guides in journeys. � Can also be healers, sages or diviners.

Introduction to Paganism Goddess Worship � Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects � Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship � Community of equals with no one above or below

Introduction to Paganism Goddess Worship � Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects � Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship � Community of equals with no one above or below

Introduction to Paganism Goddess Worship � Celebrates the Divine Femininity in all Her Aspects � Whilst born out of the Feminist movement both Men and Women practice Goddess Worship � Community of equals with no one above or below

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – April 31st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – April 31st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – April 31st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – April 31st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – May 1st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – May 1st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – May 1st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism � Samhain – Oct 31st � Beltane – May 1st � Yule(Winter Solstice) � Midsummer (Summer – around Dec 21st Solstice) – around Jun 21st � Imbolc – Feb 2nd � Lughnasadh – Aug � Ostara (Spring 1st Equinox) – around Mar 21st � Autumn Equinox – around Sep 21st

Introduction to Paganism What is not a Pagan � Other mainstream non-Abrahamic faiths (Hinduism, Shikism etc...) � Devil Worshippers / Satanists � Jedi, Sith or Grey Jedi � Scientology