![]() Wicca draws upon a diverse set of ancient pagan and 20th-century hermetic motifs for its theological structure and ritual practices. It was developed in England during the first half of the 20th century and was introduced to the public in 1954 by Gerald Gardner, a retired British civil servant. Scholars of religion categorize it as both a new religious movement and as part of the occultist Western esotericism. Wicca ( English: / ˈ w ɪ k ə/) is a modern neo-pagan syncretic religion. ![]() The pentacle is generally placed on a Wiccan altar to honour the elements and directions. A pentacle is used by many adherents of Wicca. ![]() Wiccan jewelry, showing a pentacle necklace, a pentacle ring, and a torc. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |