Wicca is a Neopagan religion and a form of modern witchcraft. It is
often referred to as Witchcraft or the Craft by its adherents, who
are known as Wiccans or Witches. Its disputed origins lie in
England in the early 20th century, though it was first popularised
during the 1950s by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil
servant, who at the time called it the "witch cult" and
"witchcraft," and its adherents "the Wica." From the 1960s the name
of the religion was normalised to "Wicca." Wicca is typically a
duotheistic religion, worshipping a Goddess and a God, who are
traditionally viewed as the Triple Goddess and Horned God. These
two deities are often viewed as being facets of a greater
pantheistic Godhead, and as manifesting themselves as various
polytheistic deities. Nonetheless, there are also other theological
positions within the Craft, ranging from monotheism to atheism.
Wicca also involves the ritual practice of magic, largely
influenced by the ceremonial magic of previous centuries, often in
conjunction with a liberal code of morality known as the Wiccan
Rede, although this is not adhered to by all Witches. Another
characteristic of the Craft is the celebration of seasonally based
festivals known as Sabbats, of which there are usually eight in
number annually.
General
Imprint: |
Theophania Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2011 |
First published: |
March 2011 |
Authors: |
Gerald Gardner
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
124 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-77083-030-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
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LSN: |
1-77083-030-8 |
Barcode: |
9781770830301 |
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