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Encyclopedia > List of Pagans

This is a list of historical individuals notable for their Pagan religion (as opposed to Abrahamic religions), and modern individuals who self-describe as adherents of some form of Paganism or Neopaganism. Paganism (from Latin paganus) and Heathenry are catch-all terms which have come to connote a broad set of spiritual/religious beliefs and practices of a natural religion, as opposed to the Abrahamic religions. ... An Abrahamic religion (also referred to as desert monotheism) is any religion derived from an ancient Semitic tradition attributed to Abraham, a great patriarch described in the Torah, the Bible and the Quran. ... Paganism (from Latin paganus) and Heathenry are catch-all terms which have come to connote a broad set of spiritual/religious beliefs and practices of a natural religion, as opposed to the Abrahamic religions. ... The word pagan is derived from the Latin Paganus, meaning of or from the country. ...

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Graeco-Roman

It has been suggested that Hektors death be merged into this article or section. ... Alexander the Great (in Greek , transliterated Megas Alexandros) (July 356 BC – June 11, 323 BC), King of Macedon (336–323 BC), is considered one of the most successful military commanders in world history, conquering most of the world known to the ancient Greeks before his death. ... Gaius Julius Caesar (IPA: Classical Latin: IMP•C•IVLIVS•CAESAR•DIVVS1) (July 12, 100 BC – March 15, 44 BC) was a Roman military and political leader. ... The Nine Worthies were nine historical figures meant to be the embodiment of the ideal of chivalry. ... Ecce Homo (Behold the Man!), Antonio Ciseris depiction of Pontius Pilate presenting a scourged Jesus of Nazareth to the people of Jerusalem Pontius Pilate (Latin Pontius Pilatus) was the governor of the Roman province of Judea from AD 26 until around AD 36. ... For other uses, see Jesus (disambiguation). ... Nero Claudius Cæsar Augustus Germanicus (December 15, 37–June 9, 68), born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, also called Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus, was the fifth and last Roman Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty (54–68). ... Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s - 60s - 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s Years: 59 60 61 62 63 - 64 - 65 66 67 68 69 Events In Rome, persecution of early Christians begins under Roman Emperor Nero. ... Bust of Decius. ... Centuries: 2nd century - 3rd century - 4th century Decades: 200s - 210s - 220s - 230s - 240s - 250s - 260s - 270s - 280s - 290s - 300s Years: 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 Events Crisis of the Third Century End of Yayoi era and beginning of Kofun period, the first part of the... Galerius on a coin Galerius Maximianus (c. ... Events Diocletian launched the last major persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire; Hierocles was said to have been the instigator of the fierce persecution of the Christians under February 24 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Empire. ... Emperor Diocletian. ... Ammianus Marcellinus is a Roman historian who wrote during Late Antiquity. ... Flavius Claudius Iulianus was the last pagan Roman Emperor. ... Events Emperor Ai succeeds Emperor Mu as emperor of China. ... Events Perisapora is destroyed by Emperor Julian. ... Alypius of Antioch was a geographer of the 4th century who was sent by the emperor Britain as first prefect. ... The Temple in Jerusalem or the Holy Temple (Hebrew: בית המקדש, transliterated Bet HaMikdash) was built in ancient Jerusalem in c. ... For other uses of Hypatia, see Hypatia (disambiguation). ... Events The Visigoths leave Gallia Narbonensis and relocate in Spain Wallia becomes king of the Visigoths. ...

Christianization

St Francis Xavier converting the Paravas: a 19th-century image of the docile heathen Ansgar, the 9th century apostle of the North in an 1830 drawing. ... Gibuld (Gibuldus / Gebavultus) was king of the Alamanni around 470. ... The Alamanni, Allemanni, or Alemanni were an alliance of warbands formed from Germanic tribes, first mentioned by Dio Cassius when they fought Caracalla in 213. ... Saint Severinus is known as the apostle to Noricum, (died 482), though it was later claimed that he had been born either in Southern Italy or in Africa Province, Roman Empire, after the death of Attila in 453. ... Stained glass window from the cloister of Worcester Cathedral showing the death of Penda of Mercia. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... Gwenchlan is the cognomen of a a legendary 6th century Breton druid and bard called Kian, the subject and purported author of a Breton song called Diougan Gwenchlan (Gwenchlans prophecy), published by Hersart de la Villemarqué in his 1912 anthology Barzaz-Breiz. In this song, Gwenc... The Bretons are a distinct celtic ethnic group located in the region of Brittany in France. ... Sweyn I Forkbeard (actually Svein Otto Haraldsson; in Danish, Svend Tveskæg, originally Svend Tjugeskæg or Tyvskæg) (circa 960 - February 3, 1014). ... Events February 14 - Pope Benedict VIII recognizes Henry of Bavaria as King of Germany July 29 - Battle of Kleidion: Basil II inflicts not only a decisive defeat on the Bulgarian army, but his subsequent savage treatment of 15,000 prisoners reportedly causes Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria to die of shock... Palnatoke was a legendary Danish hero and chieftain of the island of Fyn. ... Blot-Sven (king 1084-1087) ousted his brother-in-law Inge from Svealand, when he had refused to administer the sacrifices at the Temple at Uppsala, in ca 1080. ... Lalli is a character in Finnish history. ... Events Establishment of the Carmelite Order Hogen Rebellion in Japan January 20 - According to legend, freeholder Lalli slays English crusader Bishop Henry with an axe on the ice of the lake Köyliönjärvi in Finland. ... Columns of Gediminas Algirdas (approximate English transcription [ˈaːl(É™).gır. ... Events January 17 – Gregory XI enters Rome. ... The title Grand Prince (Latin, Magnus Princeps; German, Großfürst, Finnish Suuriruhtinas, Swedish Storfurste, Lithuanian Didysis kunigaikÅ¡tis, Russian Великий князь Velikii kniaz) ranks in honour below Emperor and Tsar but higher than a sovereign Prince (Fürst) or Royal Prince. ...

Germanic Neopaganism

Else Christensen (1913–2005), affectionately referred to as the Folk Mother, was a pioneering figure in the emergence of Asatru and Odinism in the Post WWII Era. ... The Odinist Fellowship was an early Germanic Pagan Reconstructivist organization, founded by Else Christensen in 1969, in Canada. ... Haukur Halldórsson (born 1939) is an Icelandic painter and member of the Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið. His first exhibition was in Reykjavík in 1978, and since then in Europe, in China and in the USA. External links gallery of paintings portrait Categories: Artist stubs | Icelandic people stubs | Painters... The Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið Icelandic fellowship of Æsir faith (Ásatrú) is an Icelandic new religious movement with the purpose of reviving the pre-Christianization religion of Scandinavia. ... Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson also known as HÖH (date and place of birth: April 23, 1958 in Reykjavík, Iceland), is an accomplished musician, an art director, and allsherjargoði (chief goði) of the Íslenska Ásatrúarfélagið (Icelandic Ásatrú Association). ... Alexander Rud Mills (1885-1964) was an early and prominent Odinist in Australia, and one of the earliest proponments of the rebirth of Odinism in the 20th Century whose role in the emergence of Germanic Neopaganism in that country before and during World War II resulted in his arrest and... Reconstructions of the traditions of Germanic paganism began with 19th century Romanticism. ... Géza von Neményi (born 1958) founded the German Neopagan society Heidnische Gemeinschaft (1985) and reactivated the Germanische Glaubens-Gemeinschaft (1991). ... Germanische Glaubens-Gemeinschaft (Germanic Faith-Community) is a German Germanic Pagan Reconstructivist society. ... Diana L. Paxson (born 1943) is a writer, primarily of fantasy and historical fiction novels and short stories. ... The Ring of Troth (founded 1987), now called The Troth, is a US Germanic Neopagan organization. ... Sveinbjörn Beinteinsson (1924–1993), a native of Iceland, was a godhi, or Heathen priest. ...

Neo-druidism

  • Bonewits, Isaac - author and scholar of several Druid and neopagan related books and articles
  • Carr-Gomm, Philip - current head of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids.
  • Ellison, Robert 'Skip' - current Archdruid of Ár nDraíocht Féin, a Druid Fellowship
  • Hutton, Ronald - scholar of British history; professor at University of Bristol, and author of books on the history of Neopaganism.
  • Nichols, Ross - founder of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids.
  • Restall Orr, Emma - Druid priestess, author, founder of the Druid Network.

Isaac Bonewits (born October 1, 1949) is an author and occultist involved in American Neo-druidism. ... Philip Carr-Gomm is a psychotherapist, author and Chosen Chief of The Order of Bards, Ovates & Druids, also known as OBOD. From an early age he studied with Ross Nichols the founder of OBOD. In 1988 he was asked to lead the Order. ... Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship, Inc. ... Ronald Hutton is Professor of History at the University of Bristol and is an occasional commentator on British television and radio in areas not always of his expertise. ... Ross Nichols (1902-1975), a Cambridge academic and published poet, founded the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids in 1964, and since then, he wrote prolifically on the subjects of Druidism and Celtic mythology. ... Emma Restall Orr is a British Druid, poet and author. ...

Wicca/Witchcraft/Eclectic/Various

Wicca

Margot Adler (born 5 November 1946 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a journalist and correspondent for National Public Radio. ... NPR logo NPR redirects here. ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... Gael Baudino (born 1955) is a contemporary American fantasy author. ... Paul Beyerl 1945- Born in Owen, Wisconsin Began publishing a Wiccan newsletter - The Unicorn - in 1977 Founded The Rowan Tree Church, a Wiccan Church Author of: The Master Book of Herbalism, A Wiccan Bardo, The Holy Books of the Devas, A Compendium of Herbal Magick, Painless Astrology, The Symbols and... The Rowan Tree Church is a Wiccan organization, legally incorporated in 1979. ... Frances Billinghurst resides in Adelaide, South Australia. ... Raymond Buckland was the first person in the United States to openly admit to being a practitioner of Wicca. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... Zsuzsanna Budapest (b. ... Laurie Cabot is the official witch of Salem, Massachussets, as per former Governor Michael Dukakis. ... Occult author Scott Cunningham Scott Douglas Cunningham (June 27, 1956 – March 28, 1993) was the author of dozens of popular books on wicca and various other alternative religious subjects. ... The Book of Shadows is a traditional book of Wicca, containing the core rituals, practices, and wisdom of a Wiccan tradition. ... Faery Wicca is any type of Wiccan religion that focuses on the Fae (gnomes, elves, faeries, sprites, etc. ... Gerina Dunwich (born December 27, 1959, in Illinois) is a professional astrologer, occult historian, and New Age author, best known for her books on Wicca and various occult subjects. ... Wicca Craft: The Modern Witchs Book of Herbs, Magick and Dreams reveals the traditions, tools and symbols of Wicca craft and offer methods for Wiccan rituals. ... Sully Erna (also known as Salvatore Paul Erna) (b. ... Godsmack is a hard rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Alice in Chains is believed to be the primary influence to Godsmack. ... Farrar, in a photograph taken by her husband, Stewart Farrar, demonstrates the Osiris pose in a 1981 book she co-authored. ... Stewart Farrar at home, 1999 Stewart Farrar (June 28, 1916 - February 7, 2000) was a well-known author of books on Alexandrian Wicca. ... Gavin Frost, BSc, PhD, DD, is the Archbishop of the Church of Wicca, and a director of the School of Wicca. ... Gavin Frost, BSc, PhD, DD, is the Archbishop of the Church of Wicca, and a director of the School of Wicca. ... The Church and School of Wicca was founded by Gavin Frost and Yvonne Frost in 1968. ... Yasmine Galenorn is a pagan author, mystery and paranormal romance/dark fantasy novelist. ... The cover of Witchcraft Today, in which Gardner made the disputed claim to have encountered religious witchcraft survivals in England. ... Raven Grimassi (b. ... Ways of the Strega published in 1994, described Raven Grimassis view of Stregheria and popularized Italian-based religious witchcraft. ... This page may be a user page mistakenly created as an article. ... The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple is one of the four Inns of Court around the Royal Courts of Justice in London, England, to which barristers belong and where they are called to the Bar. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... Alex Sanders (June 6, 1926 - April 30, 1988), born Orrell Alexander Carter, was the founder of the Alexandrian tradition of Wicca. ... Alex Sanders (June 6, 1926 - April 30, 1988), born Orrell Alexander Carter, was the founder of the Alexandrian tradition of Wicca. ... This article contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Doreen Valiente (1922 - 1999) was a co-creator of Wicca, together with Gerald Gardner. ...

Other Neo-Pagans

Mid-atlantic Pagan Alliance (MPA) The Mid-atlantic Pagan Alliance (MPA), founded in June of 1999 by Robin Albright and Marc Wicoff, is primarily a social organization, dedicated to bringing people of alternative religious paths together in social settings; with an emphasis on the Pagan/Witch/Wiccan/Druid subcultures. ... Rae Beth is an American author who has written on Paganism. ... The Tarot is a set of 78 cards with allegorical representations today used for divination, that first appeared in Medieval times. ... Granny Boswell (1813 - 1906) was a notable Cornish witch, from Helston. ... Motto: Onen hag oll (Cornish: One and all) Geography Status Ceremonial and (smaller) Non-metropolitan county Region South West England Population - Total (2004 est. ... This article is part of the Witchcraft series. ... Aisling Bronach currently resides in Florida, United States. ... Cover of first issue Traditions Magazine is an American independent quarterly journal of international folklore and cultural traditions. ... The Feri Tradition (also Faery, Fairy, Faerie etc. ... Selena Fox (born October 1949) is a Wiccan priestess and the founder of the Circle Craft tradition of Wicca and of Circle Sanctuary, a Nature Spirituality resource center headquartered on the 200-acre Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve in Wisconsin. ... Circle Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to networking, research, spiritual healing, community celebrations, and education within the Pagan community, and outreach to the general public. ... Marian Green is an author who has been working in the field of ceremonial and folk magic since the early 1960s. ... The Quest Conference is an annual Conference for pagans/neo-pagans, held in March, usually and always in Bristol. ... The Invisible College was set up 1976 by Marian Green for correspondence courses and residential courses in Witchcraft and Magic. ... Pagan Dawn is the magazine of the Pagan Federation, and is the largest selling Pagan magazine in the UK. Articles cover all aspects of paganism, from heathen to wiccan, shamanism to druidry. ... The Pagan Federation is a voluntary organisation, formed in 1971, which campaigns for the rights of pagans and to educate the public about paganism. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... The Inland Revenue was, until April 2005, a department of the British Government responsible for the collection of direct taxation, including income tax, national insurance contributions, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, corporation tax, petroleum revenue tax and stamp duty. ... Tony Malone (7 April 1979 - ) is a British designer, born in London of an English mother and an Irish father, Tony Malone spent part of his childhood in Dublin, Eire. ... Kate Orman is an Australian science-fiction author, best known for her books connected to the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who. ... Eric S. Raymond Eric Steven Raymond (born December 4, 1957) (often referred to by his initials, ESR) is the author of The Cathedral and the Bazaar and the present maintainer of the Jargon File (also known as The New Hackers Dictionary). Though the Jargon File established his original reputation... M. R. Sellars has been called the Dennis Miller of Paganism for his quick wit and humorously deadpan observations of life within the Pagan community and beyond. ... Starhawk (born Miriam Simos in St. ... The Spiral Dance: a Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess is a best-selling book about Pagan belief and practice by Starhawk. ... To reclaim is to bring a word back to a more acceptable course. ... The Feri Tradition (also Faery, Fairy, Faerie etc. ... The Yoruba (native name Yorùbá) are the largest single ethno-lingusitic group or ethnic nation in Nigeria and the largest single ethnic nation in Africa. ... Mid-atlantic Pagan Alliance (MPA) The Mid-atlantic Pagan Alliance (MPA), founded in June of 1999 by Robin Albright and Marc Wicoff, is primarily a social organization, dedicated to bringing people of alternative religious paths together in social settings; with an emphasis on the Pagan/Witch/Wiccan/Druid subcultures. ... Marion Woolley spent much of her childhood growing up in the village of Guilsborough in Northamptonshire, England, where she discovered her love for the history of the place. ...

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