Introduction to Paganism and the
Pagan Federation.
Community Engagement Forum
December 8th 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
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – April 31st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – April 31st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – April 31st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – April 31st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – May 1st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – May 1st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – May 1st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
Autumn Equinox –
around Sep 21st
Introduction to Paganism
Samhain – Oct 31st
Yule(Winter Solstice)
– around Dec 21st
Imbolc – Feb 2nd
Ostara (Spring
Equinox) – around
Mar 21st
Beltane – May 1st
Midsummer (Summer
Solstice) – around
Jun 21st
Lughnasadh – Aug
1st
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
The Pagan Federation
Supporting Pagans in their right to worship
Promote positive profile of Pagans and Paganism
Provide education on what is a Pagan
Facilitate communication between the various Pagan
communities.
Provide Pastoral Care in Prisons and Hospitals
Provide Advocacy to Pagans in need.