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Index
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
The Top Ten Myths about Pagans
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Roots of Paganism
Prehistoric Beliefs
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Ancient Egypt
Norse/Germanic People
Ancient Celts
Introduction of Monotheism
European Witch Craze
Chapter 2: The Advance of Neo-Paganism
Dispelling the Myths
Major Branches of Neo-Paganism
The Roots of Wicca
Emergence of the Wiccan Faith
The Roots of Asatru
Modern History of Asatru
Brief History of Druidry
Chapter 3: Wiccan Beliefs
Prevalence of Wicca
Organization and Structure
Pantheism: All Is Divine
Acceptance of Multiple Deities
Wiccan Traditions
Popular Pantheons
Matron/Patron Deities
Chapter 4: Wiccan Celebrations
Wheel of the Year
The Year Begins on Samhain
Yule: The Winter Solstice
Imbolc: Festival of Lights
Ostara: The Spring Equinox
Beltane: A Fertility Festival
Midsummer: The Summer Solstice
Lammas: First Harvest
Mabon: The Fall Equinox
Cycles of the Moon
Chapter 5: Wiccan Tools
An Overview of Wiccan Tools
Cauldrons of Many Sizes
Athame, a Ritual Knife
Witch’s Wand
Other Tools
Wiccan Symbols
The Book of Shadows
Astrology and Wicca
Chapter 6: Wiccan Practices
Wiccan Rituals
Setting up an Altar
Spells and Chants
Herbs and Essential Oils
Candles and Incense
Stones and Crystals
Practicing Meditation
Divining the Future
Chapter 7: Asatruar Beliefs
The Eddas
The Norse Pantheon
Other Norse Spirits
Asatruar Cosmology
Asatruar Values
Hierarchy and Organization
Prevalence of Asatru
Chapter 8: Asatruar Holidays
Asatruar Holiday Calendar
Yule-Tide
Summer Finding
Walburga (May Day)
Midsummer: The Summer Solstice
Winter Finding
Winter Night
Einherjar: In Honor of Veterans
Other Holidays
Chapter 9: Asatruar Tools and Practices
Adoption of Faith
Blot: An Asatru Blessing
The Rite of Sumbel
Other Rituals
Ritual Space
Ritual Tools
The Ancient Alphabet of the Runes
Special Symbols
Asatru and Magic
Chapter 10: Druidic Beliefs
Organization and Hierarchy
Druidic Grades
Are All Druids Pagan?
Druidic Cosmology
Druidic Deities
Myths and Misunderstandings
Druidic Values
Prevalence of Druidry
Chapter 11: Druidic Holidays
Twin Holiday Cycles
Samhain: Druidic New Year
Midwinter: The Winter Solstice
Imbolc: Feast of the Goddess
Ostara: The Spring Equinox
Beltane: A May Day
Midsummer: The Summer Solstice
Lughnasadh: A Harvest Holiday
Mabon: The Fall Equinox
Chapter 12: Druidic Practices and Tools
The Druidic Ritual
The Altar and Other Tools
Ogham Alphabet
Tree Lore
Animal Lore
Modern Druidic Divination Methods
Important Symbols
Chapter 13: Vodoun and Santería
Roots of Vodoun and Santería
In the New World
Vodoun Beliefs
Vodoun Practices
Santerían Beliefs
Santerían Practices
Prevalence of Vodoun and Santería
Chapter 14: Shamanism
Roots of Shamanism
A Point of Contention
Modern Practices
Shamanic Tools and Methods
Incorporating Shamanism into Any Path
Chapter 15: Other Neo-Pagan Traditions
Hellenism: Greek Reconstructionist Paganism
Kemeticism: Egyptian Reconstructionist Paganism
Senistrognata: Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism
Religio Romano: Roman Reconstructionist Paganism
Thelema Faith
Do-It-Yourself Paganism
Native American Traditions
Chapter 16: Neo-Pagan Ethics
Personal Responsibility
Karmic Consequences
Wiccan Ethics
Asatruar Ethics
Druidic Ethics
Ethics of Other Traditions
The Matter of Hexes
Chapter 17: The Role of Magic
What Is Magic?
“Hollywood” Magic
Types of Magic
Witch’s Pyramid
Magical Ethics
Take Precautions
Chapter 18: Neo-Pagan Sexuality
The Neo-Pagan Nymphomaniac
Neo-Pagan Sexual Mores
Marriage and Divorce
Homosexuality and Bisexuality
Neo-Paganism and BDSM
Relationships with Multiple Partners
Chapter 19: Living as a Neo-Pagan
Declaring Yourself a Pagan
Taking a Pagan Name
Regular Religious Practices
Working with Your Personal Deities
Outward Signs of Faith
Rites of Passage
Chapter 20: Explaining and Protecting Your Beliefs
Pagans “in the Closet”
People Who Need to Know
How to Explain Your Beliefs
Concerns about Privacy and Safety
Your First Amendment Rights
Legal Concerns
Chapter 21: Pagan Gatherings
Benefits of Attending a Gathering
Minding Your Manners
General Pagan Gatherings
Wiccan Gatherings
Asatruar Gatherings
Druidic Gatherings
Chapter 22: Networking and Community
Finding Online Groups
Finding Offline Groups
Meeting Other Pagans in Person
Before You Join
If Someone Makes You Uncomfortable
How to Leave a Group
Appendix
Appendix A
Appendix B
Copyright
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