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Neo-Paganism, Druidry, and Pagan Recons

There are many flavors of Neopagan faiths, from faithful reconstructions of ancient religions, to witchcraft traditions and Goddess worship. Here you can find information about these traditions, their rituals, tools, and symbols, plus resources for creating rituals, altars, tools, or just finding like minded people.
Witchcraft Today
Gerald Gardner; the book that started it all.
The Derivation of the word Witch
The true origin of the words "witch" and "Wicca."
Slavic Paganism, Magic, and Folklore
Resource Guide for Slavic Paganism, rituals, spells, folklore, gods & goddesses, etc.
Kris Waldherr
Kris Waldherr: Guest Author Bio
Are Witches Gnostic?
From Gnostic priest Jordan Stratford's Gnostic Blog. Jordan relates Wicca's historic Thelemic ties and discusses some of the conflicts of past and present Wiccan theology. If your looking for detailed info on Gardner/Crowley ties, this is it.
A Pagan Primer
A simplified introduction to the varieties of Neopaganism.
Elclectic Paganism?
What it means to be an eclectic Pagan.
What is Pagan Reconstructionism?
A description of Pagan Reconstructionism from the Cauldron- what Recon is, and how it differs from other Pagan faiths, and complete descriptions of the most common recon faiths.
Mithraic Recon
Mithraism joins the ever growing ranks of Recon religions. "dedicated to the worship of Mithras, and the revival of Mithraism & The Mithraic Mysteries"
Bollocks and Broomsticks: Which way is witch?
An entertaining essay that puts to rest the question: which way does a witch ride a broom? (Hint: Harry Potter has it right)
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